Influence to inspire (I2I) a diabetes peer support program

Influence to Inspire is a patient-centric initiative organized by UiTM Endocrine Team in collaboration with the Malaysia Diabetes Association and was first hosted on the Faculty of Medicine Sungai Buloh campus from February to May 2022. It is a novel peer-support program for diabetes patients aimed to provide empowerment in long-term diabetes management. Recognizing the fact that patients with chronic diseases may be more receptive to knowledge sharing among their peers, this program is designed as an education module for selected diabetes patients, termed ‘influencers’, who will be able to influence their targeted social members in providing support and guidance towards achieving optimum diabetes care and providing comprehensive knowledge to the influencer regarding diabetes and its complications. UiTM will be pioneering this program, by training the first batch of seven influencers, with the long-term aim of nationwide involvement.