The Diabetic Mogul

  Zimbabwe Diabetes Association (ZDA) in collaboration with Midlands Diabetes Interest Group (MDIG) conducted a Type 1 Diabetes Children Camp which was mainly focused at educating and training the children from 7-15years of age more about diabetes so that they develop emotional and self management skills. The 27th and the 28th of November 2020, saw the direction of a unique children's camp mainly focusing on diabetes information un der the directive of Mr. Leboho (President, Zimbabwe Diabetes Association); DR. Makonza (Medical Doctor at United Bulawayo Hospital); Mr. T. Burukai ( epidemiologist ); Mr. N. Muzondo (Project Manager, ZDA); Ms. T. Meza (Diabetes Educator, ZDA); Ms. P. Pachiti (Assistant Programs Manager at Sebakwe Conservation & Education Centre); & Patient Advocate T. Dzikiti (Ambassador, ZDA ) . The camp mainly stressed on building emotional and self management skills in young ones as well team building exercises that were conducted with the aim of imparting k...

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