Guest Speaker Chats

For this #DiabetesChat podcast we are joined by Renza Scibilia who joins our co-host Kes to talk about Diabetes Stigma, Language Matters and #dedoc°.Renza’s Bio:Renza was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 1998. Her work roles are described as a diabetes and health advocate, peer support and social media consultant, health writer, media spokesperson, workshop presenter and facilitator. She has worked for diabetes organisations for over 20 years and currently is works at Breakthrough T1D. Renza is also the head of Advocacy at #dedoc°.Renza often travels around the world speaking at conferences on topics such as peer support, diabetes technology, diabetes stigma and language. In her personal life Renza is the owner, editor and writer of Diabetogenic, a blog sharing her journey with Type 1 Diabetes. She has also contributed to many online and in print health publications.Links:https://enddiabetesstigma.org/

https://enddiabetesstigma.org/take-the-pledge/

https://enddiabetesstigma.org/global-summit-2025/

https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/language-matters-language-and-diabetes/

https://www.dedoc.org/