Blue Circle Talk | Giving voice, gaining impact: women leading change in diabetes

On 6 March 2026, the International Diabetes Federation hosted this Blue Circle Talk: “Giving voice, gaining impact: women leading change in diabetes” to mark International Women’s Day. The 2026 theme, “Give to Gain,” highlights the far-reaching impact of women’s contributions to diabetes care and advocacy worldwide. This webinar brings together women diabetes advocates from across the globe to reflect on how their leadership, lived experience and dedication help strengthen prevention efforts and expand equitable access to quality care, particularly in under-resourced communities. From community engagement and education to global advocacy, the discussion explores how individual actions can lead to collective progress in diabetes care. Learn more about the event: https://idf.org/events/webinars/givin... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 — Welcome and opening remarks with Konstantina Boumaki 00:09:28 — Welcome message from Dr Noor Al Busaidi (IDF Diabetes and Women Committee) 00:13:17 — Advocacy stories from women diabetes advocates 00:35:42 — Panel discussion: “Give to Gain” in diabetes advocacy 00:44:21 — Family support and community engagement in advocacy 00:52:04 — Women’s safety and challenges during diabetes emergencies 00:53:57 — Community education, support groups and stigma reduction 01:03:09 — Psychosocial challenges and caregiving roles 01:18:35 — Empowering the next generation of women diabetes advocates & closing reflections ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- // SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: @IntDiabetesFed // RECEIVE IDF e-alerts: https://idf.org/ // FOLLOW US on social media & stay updated on our activities: FACEBOOK:   / intdiabetesfed   INSTAGRAM:   / intdiabetesfed   X: https://x.com/IntDiabetesFed LINKEDIN:   / international-diabetes-federation   TIKTOK:   / intdiabetesfed