#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!
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Scientific conferences: attending in person or online? A comparison for new diabetes advocates
After attending several scientific conferences virtually as a #dedoc° voice, diabetes advocate Lucía Feito Allonca had the opportunity to attend ISPAD 2023 in person in Rotterdam.
Here she shares some personal reflections on what it’s like to attend events in person and virtually.
Diabetes advocacy: a beginner’s guide to scientific conferences
Scientific conferences can be overwhelming — even for a seasoned diabetes advocate. #dedoc° voice Ana always wants to fit in as much as possible: attending every session she can, learning all about new developments in diabetes research and technology, networking, as well as catching up with friends old and new. Here she shares some tips and tricks to make scientific conference weeks a little less stressful!