El acceso a la insulina y a los insumos para el autocuidado de la diabetes aún no está garantizado en países de América Latina. En este episodio hablamos con Karen Bonilla del Centro de Excelencia en Enfermedades Crónicas, sobre las políticas y las alianzas que configuran el acceso a la atención médica en países de América Latina. También analizamos por qué la insulina por sí sola no es suficiente: las tiras reactivas y los glucómetros son igualmente esenciales. Temas claves discutidos: ✔ Po...

En este episodio, Ileana Gill de Guerreros Azules nos cuenta los detalles sobre cómo Guerreros Azules contribuye a mejorar la cálidad de vida de niños y niñas que viven con diabetes tipo 1 en Venezuela. También nos platica sobre los éxitos del programa, los desafíos que enfrentan y la visión a largo plazo para la atención de la diabetes tipo 1 en Venezuela. Temas clave discutidos: ✔ La misión de Guerreros Azules ✔ El impacto que ha tenido Guerreros Azules en las familias de Venezuela ✔...

¿Qué sucede cuando un sistema de salud no está preparado para apoyar a las personas con diabetes tipo 1? En este episodio, la epidemióloga peruana María Lazo describe las brechas sistémicas que afectan el diagnóstico, el tratamiento y la supervivencia de las personas que viven con diabetes tipo 1 en América Latina y ofrece una hoja de ruta para un cambio sostenible. Con ejemplos de Perú, exploramos como fortalecer los sistemas de salud mediante el liderazgo local, infraestructura de datos y l...

La falta de datos significa falta de atención. En este episodio, el profesor Daniel Witte explica por qué contar con una infraestructura de datos es fundamental para mejorar la atención de la diabetes tipo 1 en países de América Latina. Junto con nuestros anfitriones, reflexiona sobre las oportunidades, retos y desafíos en la implemetación de una infraestructura de datos en países de America Latina. Temas claves discutidos: ✔ Por qué una infraestructura de datos en salud es vital para la aten...

Access to insulin and diabetes supplies is still far from guaranteed in many parts of the world. In this episode, we speak with Molly Lepeska from Health Action International about the pricing, policies, and partnerships shaping access to care in low- and middle-income countries. We also examine why insulin alone is not enough—education, test strips, and glucose monitors are just as essential. Key Topics Discussed: ✔ Why insulin is a non-negotiable necessity for people with type 1 diabe...

A lack of data means a lack of care. In this episode, Professor Sarah Wild explains why collecting, managing, and using high-quality health data is critical for improving type 1 diabetes outcomes—especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Together with our hosts, she reflects on best practices from high-income countries, ethical considerations, the role of digital tools, and how even small data initiatives can spark meaningful change. Key Topics Discussed: ✔ Why health data are v...

When a 12-year-old girl travels by boat across the Amazon to seek urgent care for her diabetes, it highlights the everyday struggles faced by thousands. In this opening episode, we hear from Micaela Villanueva, a medical student from Peru, who shares her experience witnessing the real-life consequences of limited access to self-monitoring and insulin in low and middle income countries (LMICs). Her story sets the tone for the podcast series, emphasising the importance of awareness, equity, and...

In this episode, we hear from Newton Ngugi, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a teenager in Kenya. He shares a personal story of struggle and resilience—from the shock of diagnosis and years of hiding his condition to the turning point that led him to embrace advocacy. Newton reflects on the limitations of healthcare systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the importance of peer support, and how community-driven solutions can drive global change. Key Topics Discussed: ✔ T...

In this episode, Emma Klatman from Life for a Child discusses how the programme supports young people with type 1 diabetes in low- and middle-income countries through access to insulin and supplies, education, and advocacy. She shares insights on balancing urgent healthcare needs with long-term sustainability, highlights the importance of local partnerships, and reflects on the role of research in driving systemic change. Key Topics Discussed: ✔ The mission and model of Life for a Child ✔ How...

The WHO Global Diabetes Compact represents a significant effort to improve diabetes care worldwide, but turning its bold commitments into tangible change remains a complex challenge. How can governments, NGOs, and private sector partners work together to make universal insulin access a reality? What are the barriers, and how can they be overcome? Key Topics Discussed: ✔ The vision and goals of the WHO Global Diabetes Compact ✔ 100% insulin access by 2030 – a realistic goal or an overly ...

In this moving episode, we speak with Tinotenda Dzikiti from the Zimbabwe Diabetes Association about growing up with type 1 diabetes in a low-resource setting. From missed insulin doses to waking up in a coma, Tinotenda shares the personal toll of navigating diabetes without adequate support — and how advocacy changed his life. He discusses stigma, socioeconomic barriers, and his vision for sustainable policy reform inspired by Zimbabwe’s successful HIV model. Key Topics Discussed: ✔ Personal...

What happens when a healthcare system is not equipped to support people with type 1 diabetes? In this episode, Peruvian epidemiologist María Lazo outlines the systemic gaps affecting diagnosis, treatment, and survival in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) — and offers a roadmap for sustainable change. With examples from Peru and beyond, we explore how to strengthen health systems through local leadership, data systems, and inclusive collaboration. Key Topics Discussed: ✔ How health...