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‘I was relieved that diabetes was finally being addressed’ - Hiba Suleiman Arwale

Access to careType 1 diabetes Four of Hiba’s children have diabetes. Caring for them has not been easy – but a new project is bringing diabetes awareness and hope to the IDP camp where they live. Read the story
Type 1 diabetes

‘I was relieved that diabetes was finally being addressed’ - Hiba Suleiman Arwale

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Hypertension

I love sharing what I’ve learned – Huda Al Dabagh

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Type 2 diabetes

Now I can walk and I give back – Dieumbe Seck, Senegal

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An image of Damaris Cabrera. Type 2 diabetes

It’s my job to cheer them on – Damaris Cabrera, Guatemala

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Emmanuel Kpon Saye participating in the the Global Diabetes Walk that he has organised in Ganta, Liberia. Type 2 diabetes

I needed to learn very fast – Emmanuel Kpon Saye

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Type 1 diabetes

Toujours le courage – Alhassane Diallo

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Hyperglycaemia in pregnancy

I know I can make an impact – Maja Zaplan, Philippines

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Hyperglycaemia in pregnancy

The project was wonderful – Kathleen Sedante

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Type 2 diabetes

I’m still able to take care of my family – Osama Saleh Olayyan Abu Mua’mmar

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Type 2 diabetes

My students will not forget this – Viridiana Cruz Contreras

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