Women with diabetes experience unique challenges at every stage of life, from fertility struggles and pregnancy complications to menopause and long-term health concerns. Healthcare disparities and policy gaps often leave these issues underrepresented, making advocacy more important than ever.
Given the complex and unique challenges faced by women living with diabetes across different life stages, IDF is hosting the Blue Circle Talk “Women with Diabetes: Navigating Life’s Stages & Driving Advocacy” to mark International Women’s Day on 7 March.
This event brings together women with lived experiences – both as individuals with diabetes and as caregivers – who are dedicated to raising diabetes awareness and driving change. By sharing their stories and insights, we aim to spark meaningful conversations, highlight critical healthcare needs, and empower women to advocate for better support, care, and policies worldwide.
This Blue Circle Talk will feature the participation of:
- Phyllisa Deroze, Blue Circle Voices member (United States)
- Dr Hermelinda Pedrosa, IDF Vice President and Chair of the IDF Committee on Women and Diabetes and Endocrinologist (Brazil)
- Anita Sabidi, Blue Circle Voices member (Indonesia)
- Dawn Adams, Blue Circle Voices member (United Kingdom)
- Kirsten de Klerk, Young Leader in Diabetes (South Africa)
- Heather Koga, Blue Circle Voice member (Zimbabwe)
Watch the recording below:
