Global Stories
Syrian Refugees Struggle with Diabetes
1 Jun 2015, 2:20 p.m. in Global Stories by James Elliott
This winter I traveled to Lebanon for a needs assessment study of Syrian refugees receiving diabetes care in Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) clinics. It’s not well-known but before the conflict began, Syria had about the same proportion of people living with diabetes as the USA... Read more
What Should Change in Diabetes?
14 May 2015, 2:29 p.m. in Global Stories by Elizabeth Pfiester
We at T1International definitely desire multiple changes when it comes to diabetes, but to keep things relatively short I will focus on one. Read more
The Puzzle of Type 1 Diabetes
5 May 2015, 2:41 p.m. in Global Stories by Elizabeth Pfiester
Unlike many other health conditions (not all, but many!) that require a simple treatment – one medication, one procedure, one emergency routine, etc. – treating type 1 diabetes is like putting together a puzzle. There are so many pieces that need to be put together correctly in order to have a fair chance at a full life with type 1 diabetes. Read more
Interview: Diabetes in Sierra Leone
25 Apr 2015, 2:49 p.m. in Global Stories, Interviews by Elizabeth Pfiester
The interview gives great insight into what people with diabetes and other health conditions in Medina, Sierra Leone face. Read more
Interview: Diabetes in the Dominican Republic
7 Apr 2015, 12:53 p.m. in Global Stories, Interviews by Elizabeth Pfiester
Insulin is accessible but expensive and some children do not get the appropriate treatment. I believe that AAV can be the mid-point between local medical care because our camps can offer diabetes education through an efficient continuous supervision of children living with diabetes. Read more
Type 1 Diabetes in War
11 Mar 2015, 12:52 p.m. in Global Stories
Now, after the crisis, most hospitals and dispensaries have been destroyed, their instruments stolen. Most doctors have escaped outside of the country and we have 12 million refugees, which means half of Syrians are now out of country... Read more
Interview: Diabetes in Rwanda
12 Feb 2015, 3:26 p.m. in Global Stories, Interviews by Elizabeth Pfiester
Meet Laurien. He’s a Research Specialist in Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh. He’s originally from Rwanda and has supported programmes and research into helping people with type 1 diabetes. Needless to say, he’s a pretty awesome person. Read more
Let’s Talk About Inequality (for people with diabetes)
16 Oct 2014, 5:17 p.m. in Global Stories by Elizabeth Pfiester
While inequality certainly describes what many people living with diabetes in some parts of the world face daily, it does not fully exemplify the struggles and horror faced by someone who does not have access to their insulin, blood glucose monitoring supplies, or other essential diabetes needs. Read more
Nasiru’s Story: Living with Type 1 diabetes in Nigeria
12 Sep 2014, 5:29 p.m. in Global Stories by Olafimihan Nasiru
This is a difficult story to share, but it has strong elements of perseverance and hope because the person who shared it with me is living with diabetes in situation that makes every day difficult. I connected with Olafimihan Nasiru a few months ago, thanks to the Nigerian Online Diabetes Community and he offered to share his diabetes story with me. Read more
My Insulin Scare
21 Aug 2014, 5:54 p.m. in #insulin4all USA, Global Stories by Elizabeth Pfiester
Most of us know that, essentially, the most important thing for a person with diabetes is insulin. Someone with Type 1 diabetes can die within weeks if there is no insulin in their body. I recently had an experience with my own insulin that put the issues I am passionate about into perspective even more. Here is what happened... Read more