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Insights, Stories & Perspectives

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

My First International Trip with T1D 
Apoorv Jha Apoorv Jha

My First International Trip with T1D 

Travelling abroad for the first time, and doing it solo, was a long-held dream that felt harder to reach as costs rose and much of his family’s income went toward insulin and treatment. Yet stepping into this journey filled him with pride, fear, and excitement all at once. From lost luggage to breathtaking views at the Duomo, Florence gave Apoorv new experiences, new friends, and a new understanding of himself. The #voicesº community made everything lighter, and the kindness received reminded him of the blessings of his parents, his faith, and Hanuman ji guiding him every step of the way. 

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#dedocº voices at ISPAD 2023: Crystal’s vlog
Crystal Ngo Diaz Crystal Ngo Diaz

#dedocº voices at ISPAD 2023: Crystal’s vlog

Diabetes advocate Crystal Diaz had the opportunity to attend ISPAD 2023 in-person as a #dedoc° voice — and made sure to vlog every moment of it!

“It was so amazing to meet and learn from other patient advocates from all around the world who are pioneering such innovative and impactful frameworks and organisations for people living with diabetes,” writes Crystal.

Read — and watch! — her experience here.

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