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Community (Diabetes Ink)

The diabetes community, those living with or affected by, relate to one another through various ways. Common motifs found in tattoos include circles or ribbons. The colour blue is often chosen as it is the universal symbol for diabetes. It signifies the unity of the global diabetes community in response to the rising number of people affected by diabetes.

Here’s what they’re saying:

There’s thousands of other people who may struggle the same as you. I’m not alone and that feels so good and to be a part of that for something which is really really important.

Wolfgramm

a tattoo on a person's arm
Wolfgramm
a tattoo on a person's arm
Ouvrard
a tattoo on a person's arm
DeCoursey
a tattoo on the back of a person
Stoutenberg

I got the Blue ribbon representing Type 1 Diabetes, with a blood drop and paired it with my diagnosis date. It represents me, what I have and how long I have been a T1D fighter!!

Burgess

a close up of a tattoo
Kauzlarich
a tattoo on a person's shoulder
Meyer
a close up of a tattoo on a wrist
Garvey
a hand with a blue circle on it
Mosher

The Blue Circle is the universal symbol for diabetes. It signifies the unity of the global diabetes community in response to the rising number of people affected by diabetes

Kauzlarich

a close up of a wrist
Mueller
a tattoo on a wrist
Daigle
a close up of a wrist
Neering
a tattoo on a person's back
Arniaz

Submit YOUR story / tattoo

If you’re interested in sharing, here is what we are looking for. Please email to banting@diabetes.ca 

  1. Name 
  2. Age you received your tattoo
  3. Age you received your (or your friend/family) diagnosis
  4. Location 
  5. 2-3 sentences why you got your tattoo.