About Us
A story that began in 2011...
We are an association founded in 2011 by a group of friends and volunteers united by commitment and enthusiasm. Our dedication and passion have allowed us to become one of the points of reference in Sardinia for all those - citizens, institutions, researchers - involved in the care of people with diabetes.
We operate mainly in Cagliari and Sassari, but cover all of Sardinia, and are one of the largest associations nationwide. We are affiliated with FAND (Italian Diabetic Association) and have joined the Confederation National Forum of Nephropathic, Organ Transplantation and Voluntary Associations, we are constantly dedicated to research, assistance, information activities, early diagnosis, and psychological support.
In a region where a significant proportion of the population has diabetes, a proportion considerably higher than the Italian average, we can make a difference.
Please participate in our initiatives as well and support us as you can! Thank you.
DIABETEZERO We are here. We will be there.Our Mission.
Our mission is to support research to cure Diabetes, provide care for those affected, and promote prevention activities. Our goal is to never leave those affected alone.
In Sardinia, a region that ranks among the most affected by type 1 diabetes with 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants and about 120 new cases annually among children, psychological, nutritional, legal and administrative support can make a difference. In collaboration with the University of Cagliari, we co-fund research projects and are committed to disseminating the results.
We offer psychological, nutritional, and legal support to our members, organize training courses for better management of the disease, and promote healthy lifestyles for both people with diabetes and the population as a whole.
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Organization chart
The Board of Directors of Diabetes Zero ODV is currently composed of six members and was elected by the membership meeting on May 31, 2024.
On the same day, the newly elected body assigned assignments to its members.
This is the current composition of the body with the respective roles:
Francesco Pili
President
Marisa Piras
Vice president
Danilo Pitzalis
Treasurer
Maria Giovanna Cau
Councilor
Antonio Corrao
Councilor
Maurizio Fabris
Councilor
Mauro Corgia
Researcher and medical director at the S.S. Pediatric Diabetology of the Microcythemic Hospital "Antonio Cao" in Cagliari, Italy
Pierpaolo Contini
Diabetologist
Lucina Corgiulu
Dietitian
Antonella Correddu
Diabetologist pediatrician and director of S.S.D. Pediatrics at "Segni" Hospital in Ozieri - ASL of Sassari
Federica Fulghesu
Nutritionist
Simonetta Mamusa
Nurse at the ASL of Sanluri and President OSDI Sardinia
Sandro Muntoni
Researcher and associate professor of general pathology at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Italy
Marcella Onnis
Secretary in charge of administrative and membership activities.
Roberta Pili
Social Media Manager and Foreign Relations Officer
Francis Secci
Researcher and associate professor in the Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences, University of Cagliari
Natalia Visalli
Medical director UOC Diabetology and Dietology of the Santo Spirito Hospital Pole in Rome
The association then created a team dedicated to the psychological support project "DolceMente"
Cinzia Angius
Psychologist
Noemi Calia
Psychologist
Martina Deidda
Psychologist
Alfonsa Ferreli
Psychologist
Francesca Garau
Psychologist
Michela Garau
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Francesca Lo Cicero
Psychologist
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