#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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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.”
Exploring cutting-edge insights from ATTD 2024: a journey into diabetes technology and management
“The recent ATTD 2024 conference was a beacon of innovation and insights into the realm of diabetes technology and management,” writes Tino in today’s recap of March’s scientific conference. “It is evident that we stand on the cusp of a new era in diabetes management.”
Navigating airport security with type 1 diabetes: advocating for a smoother experience
Living with type 1 diabetes often involves relying on essential medical devices, such as CGMs and insulin pumps, to manage blood sugar levels. When it comes to air travel, manufacturers of these devices strongly recommend against putting them through airport body scanners, as the radiation can potentially damage them.
This requirement is not just a matter of convenience; it's a matter of health and safety. For people living with diabetes and wearing diabetes tech, the airport security process can be particularly stressful.
My own experience at Hamburg Airport on my way back from EASD 2023 exemplifies the difficulties we often face. What should have been a straightforward process turned into a distressing ordeal.