#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.
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EASD 2023: the women agenda
“Discussions about menopause are gathering momentum all over the world: women are demanding more support for this stage of life, be it at work or medically,” writes diabetes advocate Alex Haggett, who attended EASD 2023 in Hamburg as a #dedoc° voice.
Alex arrived at the conference ready to ask loads of questions about getting older with diabetes, and particularly the impact of menopause on people with diabetes. But were her questions answered?
Attending EASD as a #dedoc° voice: a look back at last year’s conference
Dawn Adams attended EASD 2022 in Stockholm, Sweden, as a #dedoc° voice — and she’ll soon be doing it all again and setting off for Hamburg, Germany, to attend EASD 2023. If you’re wondering what it’s like to attend EASD, then Dawn’s article covering last year’s conference will give you an insight into what to expect!