Diagnosis to Determination: A Mission For Diabetes Awareness | Reham Gadelkarim | TEDxNileUniversity
Reham Gadelkarim shares a powerful and heartfelt journey of resilience after facing the shocking reality of her daughter's double diabetes diagnosis. She opens up about the emotional struggles and the moment she realizes that acceptance was the first step toward strength. Turning hardship into purpose, Reham built support groups for individuals and families affected by diabetes, creating a community of understanding and encouragement. Through her dedication, she began giving sessions and lectures to spread diabetes awareness, empowering others with knowledge and support. Her story highlights the challenges she faced along the way and how determination, education, and compassion helped her transform adversity into a mission of hope. Reham Gad is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in international business administration and marketing. She holds a Bachelor's degree in International Business Administration with a major in Marketing. With an impressive 16 years of experience in the marketing field, Reham currently serves as a Marketing Director, where she utilizes her expertise to drive successful marketing campaigns and strategies.
In addition to her marketing career, Reham Gad is a Certified Diabetes Educator accredited by the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD). She is recognized for her commitment to diabetes education and has made significant contributions in this field. Reham is the founder and lecturer at the diabetes educational program called "Together we move on," where she empowers individuals with diabetes through comprehensive education and support.
Reham also serves as a lecturer at the diabetes educational program "Mentor" at "The Bridge Diabetes Academy." Her dedication to diabetes education extends further as she is an insulin pump trainer for the "780G" model, helping individuals manage their diabetes effectively with the latest technology.
Reham Gad is an active member of the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD), where she actively engages in professional development and knowledge sharing within the diabetes community. She also contributes her expertise as a lecturer at the Elag Charity Foundation and the Egyptian Health Insurance "Ahmed Oraby," further spreading awareness and education about diabetes. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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