#dedoc° blog

Learn about what really matters to people living with diabetes around the world.

The #dedoc° blog features articles and opinion pieces written by our international network of diabetes advocates: the #dedoc° voices. From scientific conferences to the latest diabetes research and technology, from challenges faced by those living with diabetes to global disparities in healthcare — our #dedoc° voices cover it all.

Diabetes advocates wishing to contribute to the #dedoc° blog are welcome to submit a guest post using the link below. Don’t hesitate to get in touch — we love to hear from you, and so do thousands of others!

All opinions are those of the authors.

Contact: blog@dedoc.org

A new era in diabetes care: key takeaways from ISPAD50
Tinotenda Dzikiti Tinotenda Dzikiti

A new era in diabetes care: key takeaways from ISPAD50

“The 50th Anniversary of the ISPAD (International Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes) Conference, held in Lisbon from October 16-19 2024, was an extraordinary gathering of experts, researchers, healthcare professionals, and advocates, all united by a shared mission: to advance paediatric diabetes care globally,” writes #dedoc° voice Tinotenda Dzikiti.

“Themed “Inclusion & Innovation in Paediatric Diabetes”, this year’s conference marked a significant milestone in ISPAD’s half-century of groundbreaking work, encapsulating decades of progress while laying the foundation for future advancements.”

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Our children: a toast to the children of mothers with diabetes
Ana M Alvarez Pagola Ana M Alvarez Pagola

Our children: a toast to the children of mothers with diabetes

“The one thing I really appreciate and cherish above everything else is the possibility of connecting and bonding with peers from all over the world,” writes Ana M Alvarez Pagola, who attended EASD in Hamburg in 2023 as a #dedoc° voice.

“This time was no exception. A group of us with grown (or almost grown) children began to talk about having children while managing and coping with our diabetes. But our conversation was not about pregnancies (as hard and difficult as some were). And it was not about bringing up our children while managing our diabetes.

“What we discussed is how we need to acknowledge the effort and the hard work our children have done in coping with a mother with diabetes.”

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A light through the shadows: my personal odyssey with T1D
Sebastián Haro Sebastián Haro

A light through the shadows: my personal odyssey with T1D

“Embarking on my journey with type 1 diabetes (T1D) over 31 years ago, I traversed through a landscape shadowed by secrecy and silence,” writes journalist, diabetes advocate and #dedoc° voice Sebastián Haro, “This voyage has been one of profound transformation, marked by challenges, revelations, and the eventual embrace of technology and community that illuminated my path to empowerment.

“This is not just a story of managing a chronic condition but a deeply personal narrative of finding my voice and place in a world that often misunderstands T1D.”

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Raising diabetes awareness through art and design
The Diabetic Survivor The Diabetic Survivor

Raising diabetes awareness through art and design

Image-making has the power to create social change and drive transformative conversations within our diabetes community. It can shift the entire narrative and help us move away from fear-based imagery or the pervasive, and often horrific, medical aesthetics.

Art can captivate us, stirring a mix of awe and curiosity within us. Some pieces effortlessly tap into our inner creativity and appreciation for beauty, while others provoke deep contemplation on social issues.

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