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She talks about family experiences surrounding diabetes, focusing on family dynamics, coping mechanisms, and management.

She talks about diabetes care in the hospital setting, focusing on nursing management, and mental health support

Fatima Mahmoud talks on diabetic health supplies in third-world countries from her experience living in Egypt, focusing on accessibility and quality of life.

In this episode, we explore the concept of pre-diabetes, and how it impacts the life of a university student.

In this episode, we talk about the process of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, finding the right medications, and adjusting her life to her new diagnosis.

Aastha is a 4th-year student at McMaster and the president of MDA. She speaks on her educational aspirations, the importance of support systems, and how to be proactive and independent as a university student with diabetes.

Kyle Drury is a 1st year McMaster student who speaks on perseverance as a diabetic, and what it means to find your passion as a student.