Christine Nabatantzi, who lives with type 1 diabetes in the Buikwe District of central Uganda, works in the type 1 diabetes clinic at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital as a warrior coordinator for the Sonia Nabeta Foundation. As a certified warrior educator, she also supports children and families affected by type 1 diabetes in low-resource settings.

An experienced public speaker, Nabatantzi represented her Buikwe District community at the World Diabetes Foundation’s international meeting in February 2025 in Denmark, where she received a standing ovation for her address.

Through her advocacy work, she emphasizes that—beyond access to insulin—dignity, equity, and lived experience must remain at the heart of all care models. Nabatanzi holds a certificate in education and a diploma in special needs education. 

“I am passionate about education and improving awareness in my community,” she said, adding that she strives to ground her work in compassion.