#dedoc° voices survey Question Title * 1. Which term best describes you / do you feel most comfortable with? Patient Diabetic Person with diabetes Patient representative Patient Advocate Diabetes Advocate Blogger Influencer Key Opinion Leader Other OK Question Title * 2. Are you generally interested in attending European diabetes congresses such as EASD/ATTD? Yes No OK Question Title * 3. Have you attended one of these congresses? EASD 2018 in Berlin EASD 2017 in Lisbon EASD 2016 in Munich EASD 2015 in Stockholm EASD 2014 in Vienna ATTD 2019 in Berlin ATTD 2018 in Vienna ATTD 2017 in Paris ATTD 2016 in Milan ATTD 2015 in Madrid None of them OK Question Title * 4. In the past, when you wanted to attend EASD/ATTD as a patient, how did you go about it? Have you ever wanted to attend but did not manage? Please describe. OK Question Title * 5. Last time you attended EASD/ATTD, who paid for your flights and accommodation? I paid myself My employer paid My diabetes association paid I was invited to participate in the Roche #DiabetesMeetUp I was invited by a MedTech company I was invited by a Pharma company I never attended EASD/ATTD Other OK Question Title * 6. Are you planning to attend EASD 2019 in Barcelona? If so, who is paying and how do you gain access? Please describe. OK Question Title * 7. What impact does it have if someone pays for you attendance? It does not have any impact It does not have any impact, but I disclose such funding when talking / writing about the congress I feel obliged to participate in or contribute to a certain event or activity I feel obliged to report positively about my sponsor I feel biased / uncomfortable Other OK Question Title * 8. How do you see your role at a congress such as EASD/ATTD? Why are you interested in attending? Do you think it is important for patient advocates to be present at scientific congresses? Please share your thoughts. OK Question Title * 9. Would you like to receive an independent scholarship or travel grant to attend EASD/ATTD? If so, what would be your expectations for such a program? How would you pay it forward? OK Question Title * 10. This survey is anonymous. If you would like to share anything about yourself to help #dedoc° better understand your background and answers, or provide any additional comments or feedback, feel free to share. We will keep all answers confidential. OK Fertig