Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 13, Jazz Sethi’s journey transformed from a isolating struggle with an “invisible disability” to becoming and feeling empowered and building a community where being “different” connects rather than divides. As a global diabetes advocate, Jazz is on a deeply personal mission. She strives to create an impact that can make people with Diabetes feel seen, supported and celebrated. Inspired by her mother’s design philosophy of creating “with” the user, she continues to work towards a culture of sensitivity and collaboration – involving all stakeholders in the diabetes care ecosystem – from those living with the condition to their caregivers, healthcare providers, policy makers and beyond.

Sumeet Dhagia is a lead advocate at the Diabesties Foundation, drawing on his personal journey with Type 1 Diabetes to educate, empower, and raise awareness. Sumeet plays a pivotal role in driving initiatives such as community events, mentorship and awareness drives to improve access to diabetes technology and care, representing the Foundation on both national and international platforms. As a motivational figure for young people with diabetes, he is a key leader in fostering change, combating stigma and building a supportive diabetes community.

As a learning disabilities expert, Asra spent over 30 years thriving on the challenges of empowering young minds. Having lived with diabetes for 35+ years, she discovered a new purpose through Diabesties, combining her passion for education with her personal journey. As a certified diabetes educator, Asra delivers peer counselling sessions as part of our Back 2 Basics program, co-runs the Education & Support team at the Foundation and presides over project D-Coded, which bridges research and real-life diabetes management.

Dr. Kunjal Jain, a general physician with a Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery, has been living with Type 1 Diabetes for over 25 years. Her practice is guided by a deep commitment to delivering empathetic and personalized care to individuals with diabetes. As a certified diabetes educator, Dr. Kunjal co-leads the Foundation's Education & Support team and provides peer counseling through the Back 2 Basics program, helping others navigate their diabetes journey with understanding and expertise.

With a Master’s in Economics and as a Certified Diabetes Educator, Ankur excels in simplifying complex technical concepts into actionable insights with a creative spin. Ankur has spearheaded the development of educational resources such as the Bluelight comic series and several other resources, workshops and initiatives.