1.1K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 37 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Mondays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (67%).
r/diabetes_t1 Traffic & Engagement r/diabetes_t1 Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/diabetes_t1 Most Active Times When r/diabetes_t1 Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/diabetes_t1 Flair Performance r/diabetes_t1 Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Seeking Support/Advice | 180 (27.6%) | 11 |
| Discussion | 173 (26.5%) | 12 |
| Graphs & Data | 70 (10.7%) | 10 |
| Rant | 58 (8.9%) | 32 |
| Supplies | 32 (4.9%) | 12 |
| Meme & Humor | 28 (4.3%) | 115 |
| Healthcare | 24 (3.7%) | 22 |
| Exercise & Sport | 19 (2.9%) | 18 |
| Nutrition & Diet | 18 (2.8%) | 16 |
| Science & Tech | 16 (2.5%) | 22 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/diabetes_t1 Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/diabetes_t1
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| insulin | 92 (8.0%) | 29 | 24 |
| diabetes | 85 (7.4%) | 16 | 17 |
| t1d | 65 (5.7%) | 15 | 16 |
| pump | 59 (5.1%) | 26 | 25 |
| dexcom | 54 (4.7%) | 26 | 8 |
| type | 50 (4.3%) | 32 | 20 |
| help | 40 (3.5%) | 6 | 12 |
| anyone | 39 (3.4%) | 6 | 13 |
| low | 34 (3.0%) | 40 | 17 |
| omnipod | 31 (2.7%) | 10 | 12 |
r/diabetes_t1 Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/diabetes_t1
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/diabetes_t1 Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/diabetes_t1
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Nooo!!
Every time I get frustrated with CGM sensors or pump alarms, I look at this photo and remember how lucky we are to have insulin
55 years old. Type 1 diabetic for 42 years.
beep-free hours 🥳
What does low blood sugar feel like to you? Also, there’s a cat in my dexcom graph.
Call an ambulance... but not for me.
Spotted at one of the largest malls in the U.S.
Week* 25 of stacking dexcom magnets until my wife notices
FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus with a second skin patch, drawing by me
Weird use for insulin drawer
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nooo!! | 877 | 50 | image | Aug 8 |
| Every time I get frustrated with CGM sensors or pump alarms, I look at this photo and remember how lucky we are to have insulin | 778 | 71 | image | Aug 10 |
| 55 years old. Type 1 diabetic for 42 years. | 681 | 132 | image | Aug 23 |
| beep-free hours 🥳 | 558 | 25 | image | Aug 22 |
| What does low blood sugar feel like to you? Also, there’s a cat in my dexcom graph. | 537 | 74 | image | Aug 7 |
| Call an ambulance... but not for me. | 487 | 46 | image | Aug 31 |
| Spotted at one of the largest malls in the U.S. | 472 | 18 | image | Aug 20 |
| Week* 25 of stacking dexcom magnets until my wife notices | 436 | 54 | image | Aug 3 |
| FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus with a second skin patch, drawing by me | 335 | 8 | image | Aug 11 |
| Weird use for insulin drawer | 330 | 46 | text | Aug 21 |
r/diabetes_t1 Audience Overlap r/diabetes_t1 Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/diabetes_t1 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/diabetes_t1
What's the best time to post on r/diabetes_t1?
Based on posting volume, r/diabetes_t1 is most active on Mondays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/diabetes_t1?
r/diabetes_t1 averages 37 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/diabetes_t1 get?
Posts on r/diabetes_t1 average about 19 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/diabetes_t1 get most?
On r/diabetes_t1, most posts are text posts (67%)