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

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.