Comment Policy for Midlife T1D

Last Updated: November 2025

MidlifeT1D.com is a supportive space for women living with Type 1 Diabetes, especially during midlife and perimenopause. To keep this community safe, respectful, and helpful for everyone, all comments must follow the guidelines below.

By posting a comment on this Website, you agree to this policy.

1. Be Kind and Respectful

This community is built on empathy and encouragement.

Comments must be:

  • Kind
  • Respectful
  • Non-judgmental
  • Supportive

Any comment that is rude, shaming, aggressive, or belittling will be removed.

2. No Medical Advice to Others

You may share your personal experiences, but you may NOT:

  • Give medical advice
  • Suggest insulin adjustments
  • Recommend medication doses
  • Diagnose other commenters

Please remember: only licensed healthcare providers can give individualized medical guidance.

3. No Spam or Promotions

The following will be deleted immediately:

  • Spam comments
  • Promotional links
  • Self-promotion (unless approved)
  • MLM or product pitches
  • Affiliate links

This space is for connection and learning, not selling.

4. Stay On Topic

Comments should relate to the post’s content.

Off-topic threads may be removed to keep discussions clear and helpful.

5. No Harmful or Unsafe Content

Comments that encourage unsafe behavior — especially related to diabetes management — will be removed.

Also prohibited:

  • Misinformation
  • Dangerous health claims
  • Encouraging others to ignore medical care
  • Shaming language around weight, food, insulin use, etc.

This is a safe, grounded environment.

6. No Hate Speech or Harassment

Absolutely no:

  • Bullying
  • Harassment
  • Racism
  • Sexism
  • Ableism
  • Hostility toward any medical choice
  • Attacks on others’ religion, identity, or health status

Zero tolerance.

7. Moderation Rights

Midlife T1D reserves the right to:

  • Edit or remove comments
  • Disable the comment section
  • Block users who violate guidelines
  • Moderate discussions at any time

All moderation decisions are final.

8. Your Responsibility

By commenting here, you agree to:

  • Treat others with kindness
  • Take responsibility for your words
  • Follow your medical team’s guidance rather than advice from strangers on the internet

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Comment Policy, you may contact:

Alyssa – Midlife T1D

Email: alyssa@midlifet1d.com