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The AfDA commemoration of World Diabetes Day, 2022

In honor of Diabetes Awareness month 2022, which is commemorated every November on the 14th, and also doubles as Frederick Banting's birthday, our community had first event gathering since the Covid-19 pandemic disruptions in programming and activities.

Many of our members had been through so much in the course of the pandemic such as some misinformation, fear and even newly diagnosed individuals who were navigating challenges in isolation. We knew that we all needed to meet up once again with the community for support, encouragement, camaraderie and building rapport.

We were very fortunate to have been offered a beautiful venue, free of charge at Concern for the Girl Child, a non-profit organization in Ntinda, Kampala, that supports young women and girls to get education and opportunities to thrive. The offer provided us a stress free, safe and open area for both children and adults to interact and we are forever thankful for their generosity.

After about a month of organizing with members who donated cash and food items for the event, we met up on Saturday 26th November 2022, and had a wonderful time talking, playing, sharing, listening, eating and generally doing life together.

Interactive nutrition and diabetes management tutorial led by Mr. Eddie Zziwa

During this time, we also had a wonderful education session on Continuous Glucose Monitoring delivered by Dr. Esther Gasana, a pharmacist by profession, as well as a practical tutorial on food choices and nutrition's role in health and blood sugar management ran by Mr. Eddie Zziwa, where we got to understand how the balance between these two important elements works.

We would love to appreciate Mr. Amon Ahebwa who catered our meal for the day. This program was a resounding success thanks to everyone that contributed, supported, and volunteered. We know future events will be even more wholesome as we support one another to disarm diabetes daily.

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