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Diabetics Doing Things Podcast

Episode 253 - Mohammed Seyam, MD - T1D, Diabetes Advocate & Educator

20 Oct 2023

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We are lucky at Diabetics Doing Things to have friends all over the globe. We are very lucky to have friend of the pod, Mohammed Seyam, on this episode. Mohammed has previously done an IG takeover for Diabetics Doing Things, and has written a blog, which you can read here for a perspective of Gaza in 2020. With Gaza under siege, we felt it was important time to bring him back. Rob and Eritrea talk to Mohammed about: * Diabetes in the Gaza Strip with limited resources and limited support * The perception of diabetes in the Arab community o and the pledge to end diabetes stigma and misinformation * The fear of being a burden that happens to people in all cultures * The connection of the diabetes community that transcends culture and background * His diagnosis story * Finding the passion for advocacy, changing systems, and not just being a “normal clinical doctor” * Growing up in Gaza without access to diabetes technology or supplies o The challenge of storing insulin with frequent power cuts o The choice between food and medicine o Stress and lack of consistency when managing diabetes * Understanding that anyone of us could be in a moment of crisis, and compassion is crucial * The current situation in Palestine and how to help o http://www.diabeteshumanitarianaidcoalition.org/ Thank you to Mohammed for reminding us that positivity shines in the darkest of moments.

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