The Diabetes Discourse
ABOUT US
Spreading awareness.
Fighting back.
This is precisely what The Diabetes Discourse aims to do. Diabetes is rapidly growing, with nearly 10% of Americans diagnosed with some form of the condition (as reported by the Center for Disease Control). We believe that educating others about diabetes will help solve common misconceptions about the condition. Furthermore, we aim to get others passionate about fighting the issues that those with diabetes face today. Most importantly, we want others to become involved in supporting diabetes research in order to find the cure.
THE TEAM
Nicole Marie Rivera
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Nicole is the script writer and voice of the first episode in The Diabetes Discourse.
She is a fourth-year student at the University of Florida (UF), studying English and Animal Biology. She has also studied diabetes research at the UF Diabetes Institute. She plans to become a future diabetes educator and physician assistant in endocrinology. Ever since her younger sister was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes back in 2015, Nicole has been passionate about spreading diabetes awareness and discussing common misconceptions about the condition.
Samantha Albino
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Sam is the script writer and voice of the second installment of The Diabetes Discourse.
She is a fourth-year student currently obtaining an Animal Biology degree from the University of Florida. Her goal is to one day be a future orthopedic physician assistant. She believes it is important as a healthcare professional to be aware of all of the different fields especially the underrepresented fields such as endocrinology. She hopes to spread public awareness and encourage others to help combat concerns facing healthcare accessibility.
Hannah Gracy
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Hannah is the script writer and voice of the third episode of The Diabetes Discourse.
She is a third-year Health Science student at the University of Florida. After completing her undergraduate degree she hopes to attend medical school and pursue a career in Emergency Medicine. Hannah is very passionate about international health disparities. She hopes to someday work to solve medical access issues at home and abroad.