Bruno Carrattini, Uruguay
My name is Bruno Carrattini and I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when I was 17 years old. I have lived with this condition for 12 years now and have learned a lot about diabetes care in order to have a good quality of life, but at the beginning it was not easy ... it was a new path full of surprises and uncertainties until I started to inform and motivate to take care of myself. Living with a NCD is not easy, particularly type 1 diabetes, requires your total attention 24/7 and does not rest. Sometimes it can be very stressful and demanding, but the important thing is not to forget that it is there and to learn to control it. Education is key to achieving your goals, knowing what happens with your body and how to prevent and solve situations is fundamental in the treatment to gain greater independence. Currently I consider myself a very resilient person and I’m dedicating my efforts and work to help my peers in the region. I believe that the people who live with NCDs are key to make a difference in the priorities of those who make decisions, we need to be a strong voice that represents what we live to be heard and taken into account.