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John's story with his Diabetic Retinopathy diagnosis came about in 'divine intervention', as he commented. At the time when he went in to check his eyes, he had already been managing diabetes for a few decades...

Discussing sleep and diabetes is important because sleep plays a significant role in regulating blood sugar levels and overall diabetes management. Adequate sleep improves insulin sensitivity, helps maintain a healthy weight, and promotes optimal glucose...

__ Follow them on Instagram: uncomfortablediachats __ 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...

In this episode, Thapi chatted with the founder of Diabulimia Helpline, Erin M. Akers. Erin M. Akers is the founder of the first non-profit in the world for diabetes and eating disorders; has published original research on the biological, psychological and social determinants that make those with diabetes more likely to suffer from eating disorders and has been working in the field of diabetes and mental health since 2009. 

__ Follow them on Instagram: uncomfortablediachats __ In this episode, our guest Anita Sabidi from Indonesia, shares her personal experience about Ramadan while living with diabetes. Anita used to fast before she got complications and has consulted...

__ Follow them on Instagram: uncomfortablediachats __ Earnest Johns, is a person living with Type 2 diabetes.  He has been living with Type 2  diabetes for over 15 years. He was diagnosed after taking himself into the...