World diabetes foundation

Patient Stories

A wakeup call - Kamal Khatiwada

Type 2 diabetes Mr Kamal Khatiwada is a respected member of his community in the Taplejung District of Nepal. Read the story
Type 1 diabetes

I've been given more courage - Caren Koyra

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Type 2 diabetes

A wakeup call - Kamal Khatiwada

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Type 2 diabetes

I wish I knew this 20 years ago – James Bangizi

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Type 2 diabetes

A sense of belonging - Alberto Castro

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Diabetes eye care

I was careless - Daniso Kaunda

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Diabetes foot care

I want to raise my children - Niyozov Niyoz

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Diabetes foot care

I need to take care of myself - Juan Carlos

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Diabetes foot care

I learned how to take care of my foot - Pepito Tiña

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Diabetes and tuberculosis

A supportive family - Mr Ahjar

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Hyperglycaemia in pregnancy

Whatever I have to do - Nayani Nimeshika

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