Anita is a patient advocate with over 10 years of experience, driven by 28 years of living with type 1 diabetes, and later diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and chronic kidney disease. She works to improve access to care, reduce stigma, and amplify patient voices.
Through collaboration with advocacy groups, health professionals, and policymakers, she pushes for systemic change and supports inclusive diabetes care—especially for women and young adults.