My project,” Health through knowledge”, will offer workshops in Cluj-Napoca for employees at risk of developing type 2 diabetes due to unhealthy habits. Diabetes prevention is the primary purpose, along with education for better lifestyle choices and awareness raising on diabetes-related complications. Specialists such as diabetologists, nutritionists and sports coaches will facilitate these sessions. They will help participants create a simple plan for healthier habits. The pilot project will launch in a few selected companies. Results from this initial phase will help improve the programme. Eventually, it will be extended to more companies in Cluj-Napoca and other cities in Romania.
Finding out that I had type 1 diabetes made me think that my entire life would change, that all my goals would have to be postponed, and that the things I like to do would not be a part of my life anymore. But after more than one year of insulin, good hypoglycemia, countless blood sugar tests and an intense learning process with the help of the diabetes community, I understood that good things would not disappear from my life just because I had diabetes. I want more people to learn that having diabetes should not stop you from reaching your goals.
