The Importance of Diabetes Advocacy, Addressing Stigma and The Language We Use With Renza Scibilia

Today, Pam speaks with Renza Scibilia, a renowned diabetes advocate. Renza is a leader who has been using her voice to make significant strides in addressing stigma and improving the language used when discussing diabetes. Don’t miss this discussion and chance to learn more from one of the world’s leading diabetes advocates as we explore The Importance of Diabetes Advocacy, Addressing Stigma and The Language We Use.

Renza Scibilia has lived with type 1 diabetes since 1998 and has worked in diabetes organizations for 22 years. She is the Director of Community Building and Communications in the Global Team at JDRF International. She is also the Global Head of Advocacy for #dedoc°, a European-based organization providing opportunities for diabetes advocates from across the world to become part of a peer network and attend professional conferences under the banner #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs. She is a consultant, facilitator, and media spokesperson who is frequently invited to speak about peer support, diabetes technology, communication in healthcare, and how to reduce diabetes-related stigma.

Renza is well-known in the diabetes community and is the author of Diabetogenic, and a regular contributor to many health publications. Since August 2017, Renza has been wearing a DIY automated insulin delivery device and she is part of the #WeAreNotWaiting movement.

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