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19/08/2026

Two weeks to go until our next ° Academy! 📣

What does it actually take for diabetes technology to move from innovation to real-world access?

On 2 September, we’ll explore Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) and the role evidence can play in reimbursement, market access, health policy and advocacy in diabetes care.

Joining us is Annette Mehler, Senior Manager, Government Affairs, Advocacy & Health Policy (EMEA) at Dexcom.

With more than a decade of experience in diabetes medtech, particularly continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), Annette brings extensive experience at the intersection of diabetes technology, evidence, policy and access.

Together, we’ll explore how HEOR works in practice, how evidence influences reimbursement and market access decisions, and where people with lived experience and diabetes advocates can contribute to meaningful change.

📅 Wednesday, 2 September 2026
🕛 12:00–13:30 CEST
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams

This Lunch & Learn is created especially for our ° voices community. 💙

Check your inbox for your invitation and registration link.
🔎 Search for the subject line:
“Updated Link: ° Academy – Lunch & Learn on HEOR”

And don’t forget to complete the short pre-session questionnaire to help shape the conversation around the topics that matter most to our community.

We look forward to learning together! 💙

17/08/2026

Art, advocacy and lived experience are coming together at IDF-WPR 2026 in Melbourne. 🎨

We’re excited to share that our ° Artist in Residence, Taylor “Appleton” Lawrence, will be attending and speaking as part of Diabetes Community Day: Awareness & Advocacy Through Creative Expression.

Through street art, painting, photography and sculpture, Taylor has spent years transforming his lived experience with diabetes into powerful visual advocacy, challenging misconceptions, raising awareness and bringing diabetes into public spaces around the world.

At IDF-WPR, he’ll take the Community Exhibition Spotlight Stage for:

Taking Diabetes Advocacy to the Streets

📅 Tuesday, 18 August 2026
🕧 12:38–12:46 PM (AEST)
📍 Community Exhibition Spotlight Stage, Main Foyer
🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia

If you’re joining IDF-WPR, don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Taylor and discover how creative expression can become a powerful tool for diabetes advocacy.

We’re very proud to have him representing the creative spirit of the ° community in Melbourne. 💙

16/08/2026

° voices are heading to Melbourne! 🇦🇺

We’re excited to be joining the diabetes community at IDF-WPR Congress 2026, and even more excited to have some wonderful ° voices there with us. 💙

If you’re attending, make sure to come by our booth, say hello, and meet some of the incredible people behind the voices:

Come connect, exchange ideas, share experiences, and be part of the conversation. Whether you’re already part of the ° community or meeting us for the first time, we’d love to see you there.

📍 Melbourne, Australia
📅 18-21 August, IDF-WPR Congress 2026

See you in Melbourne!

11/08/2026

The wait is over!

The ° voices EASD 2026 Scholarship emails have been sent.

If you applied for a scholarship, please take a moment to check your inbox (and don't forget your spam or junk folder just in case!).

Congratulations to everyone joining this year's ° voices community at EASD 2026 in Milan. We can't wait to meet you, learn from one another, and continue amplifying the voices of people living with diabetes from around the world.

See you in Milan! 🇮🇹💙

10/08/2026

🗣️ Is living with diabetes a test of character? Or is it time we challenged that narrative?

In her latest ° blog, Heather Koga shares a powerful reflection on the hidden burden of diabetes stigma and why people living with diabetes should never have to prove their worth, discipline, or resilience to deserve compassion and quality care.

Living with type 2 diabetes since 2013, Heather is a passionate advocate from Zimbabwe who continues to challenge stigma, improve access to care, and amplify the voices of people living with diabetes. Through her writing, she reminds us that person-centred care begins with empathy and that changing the conversation can change lives.

We are incredibly grateful to Heather for sharing her voice and experience with the ° community. 💙

👉 Read her latest blog: https://www.dedoc.org/blog/diabetes-should-not-be-a-character-test

What are your thoughts? Have you ever felt judged because of your diabetes?

03/08/2026

Will you be at EASD 2026 in Milan? 📣

We are looking for ° voices who will be attending EASD and would like to be featured in the ° voicebook. 💙

The voicebook brings together the experiences, perspectives, and voices of people from our global diabetes community, because every story, insight, and lived experience adds something meaningful to the conversation.

If you will be at EASD and would like to take part, let us know in the comments or send us a message. We would love to include you!

📍 EASD 2026 · Milan
🗣️ Your voice matters. Let’s make sure it is heard.

03/08/2026

What happens when global opportunities become local action?

In our latest blog, Lurina Fourie shares how connecting with the global diabetes community helped her grow as an advocate—and inspired her to bring knowledge, education, and meaningful change back to her own community.

From school-based awareness initiatives and healthcare education to community screenings and the vision for a Pay It Forward Diabetes Conference, her journey shows how lived experience can create impact far beyond the individual.

Because every opportunity, every conversation, and every lesson learned has the potential to reach someone else.

Read Lurina’s inspiring story and discover what it means to . 💙

Read the full blog: “ – Building Diabetes Advocacy from the Ground Up”

20/07/2026

Reminder: There's still time to register for our next ° Academy Lunch & Learn! 📢

Join us for an interactive session with Annette Mehler, Senior Manager, Government Affairs, Advocacy & Health Policy (EMEA) at Dexcom, as we explore the role of Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) in improving access to diabetes care.

📅 Wednesday, 2 September 2026
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams

Together, we'll discuss:
🔹 What HEOR is and why it matters
🔹 How evidence shapes reimbursement and market access
🔹 The role of advocacy in driving change
🔹 Real-world examples of successful access initiatives

If you haven't registered yet, search your inbox for the subject line: "Updated Link: ° Academy – Lunch & Learn on HEOR" to find the registration email. We also encourage you to complete the short pre-session questionnaire to help shape the discussion around the topics that matter most to our community.

What aspect of diabetes access or reimbursement are you most interested in learning about? Share your thoughts below. 💙

18/07/2026

📖 Read our dear Lurina's latest blog about navigating the feeling of being overwhelmed while living with diabetes. 💙

Some days, the constant decisions, unexpected highs and lows, and emotional weight of diabetes can simply feel like too much. And that's okay. You're not alone in feeling that way.

In this heartfelt blog, Lurina shares an honest reflection on overwhelm, self-compassion, and the importance of giving yourself grace when things don't go as planned.

Read the full blog on our website www.dedoc.org/blog 📖

We'd love to hear from you: What helps you when diabetes feels overwhelming? Share your thoughts in the comments, you never know who might need to hear your perspective. 💬

16/07/2026

Last chance! ⏰

Tomorrow is the final day to apply for the °voices EASD 2026 Scholarship Program. 🇮🇹

Whether you're joining us in person or as a Virtual Voice, this is your opportunity to become part of a global community of people living with diabetes, learn, connect, share your perspective, and help shape conversations at EASD 2026.

If you've been thinking about applying, don't wait until it's too late. We'd love to hear your story.

📅 Application deadline: July 17

Apply now via the link in our bio.

Tag someone who shouldn't miss this opportunity! 💙

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