The Diabetic Mogul

WDD Group Photo 2025 On 15 November 2025, the Zimbabwean diabetes community gathered at UNICEF Zimbabwe to commemorate World Diabetes Day (WDD) under the global theme “ Diabetes & Wellbeing .” Hosted in partnership with UNICEF Zimbabwe and the Lili Grace Foundation, this year’s commemoration became more than an event — it was a reaffirmation of our collective resilience, a celebration of children’s courage, and a bold reminder that diabetes care must always include the mind, the home, and the community. The hall was filled with children living with type 1 diabetes, parents, clinicians, advocates with lived experience, development partners, and representatives from organizations including Lili Grace Foundation, Solidarmed, UNICEF, Parirenyatwa Hospital, Sally Mugabe Children’s Hospital, and the Zimbabwe Diabetes Association. From the first moment, the atmosphere radiated warmth, pride, and a shared determination to keep pushing forward for better pediatric diabetes care. Setting the...

Cover image Introduction It was a profound honor and privilege to be part of the 51st ISPAD Scientific Conference 2025, held under the remarkable leadership of Dr. Mélanie Henderson and Dr. Julia von Oettingen, the distinguished convening co-presidents. This year’s conference stood as a beacon of innovation, equity, and collaboration — uniting the brightest minds in pediatric diabetes to reimagine the future of care. To witness the exchange of groundbreaking science, lived experiences, and global perspectives within such a visionary space was both humbling and electrifying — a testament to how far we have come, and how boldly we must continue to move forward. My Role & Contributions I am deeply grateful to have served not only as a member of the Scientific Conference Committee, but also as an invited speaker and co-chair in pivotal sessions shaping the global diabetes discourse. My contributions spanned across multiple platforms — from my presentation on “Co-creating solutions to b...