Bridging the gaps: The struggle of managing sugar condition in Kenya

A mother checks her daughter's diabetes by monitoring blood glucose. [Courtesy]

For children living with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) in Kenya, daily survival depends on more than insulin. It depends on a healthcare system fraught with gaps. From delayed diagnosis to inconsistent access to essential medicines, limited trained personnel, and scarce psychosocial support, these systemic shortcomings turn a manageable condition into a life-threatening struggle for children and families.