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Living with Diabetes in Africa : A conversation with Hamida Nabakka

by IBD Medical on July 05, 2023
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In this episode, Thapi spoke to Hamidah Nabakka about what it's like living with diabetes in Africa. In this conversation we spoke about the following:
- Who is Hamidah and the work she does with Sonia Nabeta Foundation.
- The importance of education about diabetes in Africa
-What it's like living with diabetes in Africa (with focus to access to diabetes care in Africa) 
- What it's like being an advocate for diabetes in Africa 
- Stigma relating to mental health and language in Africa 
- A message to people living with diabetes in Africa
-Being a young African advocate and attending international conferences. 

Hamidah is a  a program's manager vocational with the Sonia Nabeta Foundation. A lead warrior Mulago hospital with project boda boda. A part-time fashion designer. A dedoc voice. A member of league of diatheletes. A former Pamojan Advocate with T1International with SNF.  Elected vice chairperson for the youth at the village council through the former elections in Uganda .

Please remember, it is important to consult with a doctor or diabetes healthcare professional for personalised advice and guidance on how to manage diabetes. 

Remember to always seek advice from your medical practitioner before changing anything about your diabetes management. The above information is not medical advice.

It all began in 2016 when our founder wanted to make daily life easier by simplifying diabetes management. He realised that IBD Medical had the potential to ease the burden of people living with diabetes and empower them. This was when Glucology was born in 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

Welcome to Glucology by IBD Medical !

It all began in 2016 when our founder wanted to make daily life easier by simplifying diabetes management. He realised that IBD Medical had the potential to ease the burden of people living with diabetes and empower them. This was when Glucology was born in 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

Glucology was created by IBD Medical and designed to provide stylish, discrete and innovative solutions for people living with diabetes. It gives people access to a bespoke line of support products at an affordable price.

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