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Glucose reading in Bolivia.

The diabetes landscape in the region is characterised by an increase in prevalence, financial burden and public health challenges.
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A woman with diabetes in consultation with health care provider.

The specificities of the Western Pacific region necessitate tailored approaches that include regional and global solutions for diabetes prevention and management.
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Group from behind sitting around a campfire in the snow and holding hot drinks.

Cold weather not only affects diabetes management but also impacts physical and mental well-being. For people with diabetes, maintaining optimal blood glucose levels is a priority.
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Lía and her parents. Lía is holding a photograph of herself at age 12, when she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

Every day, children worldwide receive a life-changing diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, but their access to care and supplies varies dramatically based on where they live. For Lía, a young girl from Bolivia, her diagnosis at the age of 12 could have been devastating without proper medical support and resources.
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A global map with seven IDF diabetes regional advocates.

Diabetes registries have emerged as powerful tools that can help transform how healthcare systems provide treatment for people with diabetes.
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