“Step-by-step with insulin”will highlight the role of physical activity in diabetes care by promoting walks on the footpaths of the Serra de São Mamede Natural Park. The project will underline the physical benefits of low-impact walking in the beautiful Alto Alentejo landscapes.
My name is Júlia. I have lived with type 1 diabetes since I was two when I became a member of the Association for People living with diabetes in Portugal (APDP). Throughout the years, I have developed a deep appreciation for healthcare professionals. Every day I learn something new about my disease, and sometimes I must make difficult decisions which may have an immediate and long-term impact on my health.
I am in the second year of my Master’s degree in Statistics and Information Management, specialising in Marketing Research and Customer Relationship Management at NOVA University in Lisbon. I have decided to develop my research project to study consumer preference for type 1 diabetes. I plan to educate the world about this condition and bring awareness to the healthcare industry to develop better-adapted devices for use in our daily lives.
