#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.
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Breaking the silence: sexual dysfunction in diabetes
“Sexual health in diabetes is a topic that is often overlooked and not given the attention it deserves,” writes #dedoc° voice Heather Koga.
“Conversations about sexual function and dysfunction are considered “taboo” or “too private” for public platforms or even clinical and social settings. I decided to bring the issues to the context of my diabetes community in Zimbabwe. Participants found the discussion interesting and informative, and a refreshing departure from the normal silence on it.”
Diabetes stigma, new technologies and access: learnings from EASD 2024 as a #dedoc° voice
Mark Barone was one of 50 diabetes advocates who attended EASD — the world's largest diabetes congress — as a #dedoc° voice. From new technological developments to global access, diabetes stigma to mental health, Mark recaps his learnings from the conference in this blog post.