Interviews
Global Advocacy Success Series: Mridula, India
31 Oct 2023, 12:34 p.m. in Global Stories, Interviews by Faith Amasowomwan
Mridula Kapil Bhargava began advocating to end diabetes stigma and for #insulin4all in 2015. As a Global Advocacy Partner representative of T1International (through Diabetes Fighters Trust) as well as a member of our Fight for Five Working Group, Mridula plays a huge role in our efforts to fight for a world where no one has to spend more than 5% of their average income for the insulin they need to survive and achieve their dreams. Read more
Global Advocacy Success Series: Pilar, Panama
4 Apr 2023, 12:10 p.m. in Global Stories, Interviews by Faith Amasowomwan
In 2017, our Global Partner Representative, Pilar moved from the UK to Panama and discovered a stark difference in reality when it came to healthcare. Pilar realised that diabetes care and education within Panama was nowhere near as accessible as it was in the UK and that this was leading to inadequate care for patients, particularly children.
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Global Advocacy Success Series: Lejla Druškić, Bosnia and Herzegovina
2 May 2022, 6:48 p.m. in Global Stories, Interviews, News & Statements by Katie Souris
Lejla Druškić, Global Advocate from Bosnia and Herzegovina, is a fearless speaker. Since joining T1International’s Global Advocacy Network in July 2021, she has been an invited speaker at the 3rd annual Congress of Diabetologists and Endocrinologists of Bosnia and Herzegovina, serving as a patient representative on a panel of patients and healthcare providers. Read more
Global Advocacy Success Series: Zimbabwe #insulin4all
31 Jan 2022, noon in Global Stories, Interviews by Katie Souris
Established in 2021, the T1International Zimbabwe #insulin4all Chapter, led by Global Chapter Representative Laura Munyoro, has made significant strides in developing the structure of their advocacy network and taking action as community leaders. Read more
Global Advocacy Success Series: JohnPeter, Tanzania
3 Nov 2021, 10:02 a.m. in Global Stories, Interviews by Katie Souris
JohnPeter exemplifies the resilient spirit and patient perseverance that any lifelong advocate must have. He says, ''Being a Global Advocate with T1International has taught me the resilience to fight for what I believe in.'' Read more
Global Advocacy Success Series: Cyrine, Lebanon
31 Aug 2021, 4:19 p.m. in Global Stories, Interviews by Katie Souris
T1International has provided tools and support to ensure Cyrine’s plans are detailed and realistic, and allowed her to connect with other advocates around the world who can offer support and guidance. Read more
No Blood Glucose Testing in Gaza
20 Apr 2018, 11:18 a.m. in Global Stories, Interviews by Elizabeth Pfiester
"We live in a dangerous area, so it's hard to be in a good mood. There are wars, so I always trying not to be scared when I hear bombs." – Deema, living with type 1 diabetes in Gaza Read more
An Interview with Professor Jean-Claude Mbanya
4 Apr 2017, 10:15 a.m. in Global Stories, Interviews by James Elliott
Our trustee James Elliott was recently in the African nation of Cameroon. While at the University of Yaoundé, he had the opportunity to speak with Professor Jean Claude Mbanya, a leading voice for people with diabetes in Cameroon, Africa and the World. We hope you enjoy reading their conversation, which has been edited for length and clarity. Read more
Interview: Open Insulin
26 Aug 2016, 9:41 a.m. in #insulin4all USA, Interviews by Elizabeth Pfiester
Currently we’re working on a novel method to produce human insulin, which is not patented, and as far as I know is not patentable. There are variations on normal human insulin to make them longer or shorter acting, which involve very small changes to the sequence that codes for human insulin... Read more
Advocacy with Outcomes in Fiji
22 Apr 2016, 1:38 p.m. in Global Stories, Interviews by Elizabeth Pfiester
Shivanjani Iyer, a Young Leader in Diabetes from Fiji, is doing amazing things for people with type 1 diabetes there and advocating in a way that is seeing positive outcomes. Read more