Nina Jolani has lived with diabetes for over 33 years and was diagnosed with diabetic retinal disease (DRD) in 2023. After her diagnosis, she moved closer to her family to ensure she would have a support system when it came to appointments, lasers, surgeries, and more. While she knew that DRD was a complication of diabetes, she never thought that it would happen to her.
Nina has participated in several activities to support finding a cure for DRD, including speaking to a member of Congress about diabetes research funding. Now, she feels ready to share her story and advocate for increased resources to combat DRD.
