In this hour we’ll be talking about what makes a person with diabetes an advocate. Don’t forget to include #WDDchat16 to your tweets!

Steph from Australia, T1 for 14 yrs. holiday to the beach please #Wddchat16

diabetes advocacy is for everyone. all should share their story so others can have greater understanding of 'diabetes diversity' #Wddchat16

A2. the confusion surrounding the different types of diabetes. yes its confusing but hold your tongue if you don't know!!! #Wddchat16

q4b being persistent!!! if there is one new person at every event, its a WIN!! #slowmoves #Wddchat16

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love this! and it's so true! nothing is better #Wddchat16 x.com/DEDA4AusNz/sta…

was that you Renza / Diabetogenic #policymaker #thankyou #Wddchat16 x.com/RenzaS/status/…

being the 'go to person' for a newly diagnosed family. so beautiful to see the progress & now she is a camper!!! #WDDchat16

q6. advocacy has made me more aware of what I should be doing...but i'm not the best student...diabetes is hard #WDDchat16

Very very very true! #Wddchat16 x.com/t1internationa…

q8. advocate positively and passionately - and discuss the possible solutions!! we can do it!!! #Wddchat16

thanks for a great chat βeta Change #WDDchat16

What does #WDD mean...? #Diabetes #advocacy #opportunity williamsdiabetes1.blogspot.com.au/2016/11/world-…

And also that when you finally access new tech others expect it to drastically improve management - its just not how it works ): x.com/RenzaS/status/…

cue the eye roll and face palm #Wddchat16 x.com/RenzaS/status/…

side note - I forgot how great your website it T1International so interactive, welcoming & useful #Wddchat16

q4. there are so many answers for this. 1)family 2)ppl who need 2b educated 3)ppl need 2 know what diabetes looks like #Wddchat16

Thanks for the great chat T1International - sadly it's way past my bed time. Keep up the amazing work #inspo #Wddchat16

Impressive collaboration between industry, research & gov at the SA exploration & mining conference #sacome16