Lea Leleta Sümer

Lea Leleta Sümer, a Bosnian author and designer diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a child, shares her journey creating 'Leia and Her Diabetes' to educate and comfort kids facing similar challenges. Emily Mazreku from Breakthrough T1D discusses the groundbreaking Barbie doll designed to represent children with diabetes, highlighting its impact on visibility and empowerment. The podcast also features advocacy stories from drag performer Sally TM and dives into Italy's new diabetes screening initiative, showcasing advancements in technology that make managing diabetes easier.