Leila and DeeDee

Location: Kutubna Cultural Center, Madina Avenues, Nadd Al Hamar, Dubai

 

“Leila and DeeDee” is a children’s book about a little girl who has type 1 diabetes and struggles with her new medical device, a CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor). The book not only educates kids about diabetes and medical devices such as CGMs, but also fosters kindness, inclusion, and empathy for anyone living with a health condition.

Meet the Contributor

Puja Patel, is a Registered Nurse (RN) and Diabetes Educator from Toronto, Canada. As a Diabetes Educator, Puja helps patients understand and manage their diabetes journey. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with people living with diabetes, including children and their families, and has seen firsthand the challenges they face—not just physically, but also emotionally and socially. As a diabetes educator, Puja hopes to share scientific evidence on how to prevent, manage, and even reverse diabetes symptoms, in a way that is simple and easy to understand and implement.

Your support helps us offer more cultural programming for the community.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the session starts.
No payment on-site for capped workshops – pre-registration required.

Reserve your spot