Keveni Nutrition Workshops
Nutrition workshops held in October 2024 and October 2025 strengthened practical dietary management for people living with T1D and their caregivers.
- Completed Status
- 2024 – 2025 Timeline
- Diabetes care and community impact Focus
Project overview
The Keveni Nutrition Workshops were delivered over one year, with sessions in October 2024 and October 2025 in Hanimaadhoo and Addu City. Participants and families attended from surrounding islands and atolls.
The workshops addressed limited access to tailored nutrition education, food availability, and culturally relevant dietary guidance.
Objectives
- Improve understanding of nutrition and carbohydrate management in Type 1 diabetes
- Build practical meal-planning skills
- Promote balanced eating with locally available foods
- Reduce fear and confusion around food choices
- Support better blood glucose control through informed decisions