Lucas Xavier

Lucas Xavier serves as a Young Leader in Diabetes at the International Diabetes Federation since December 2017, representing the South and Central America region and facilitating communication within the Young Leaders in Diabetes program. In addition to leadership roles in diabetes advocacy, Lucas is involved in teaching, research, and community service at the Universidade de São Paulo as a monitor. Experience includes a clinical research position at Fundação Faculdade de Medicina and a role supporting diabetes education at Correndo pelo Diabetes, aimed at promoting physical activity among individuals with diabetes. Lucas also contributed to the Fórum Intersetorial para Combate às DCNTs no Brasil as a health program assistant from February 2018 to June 2022. Education includes a Bachelor's degree and a Licentiate in Nursing and a technical degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from prominent institutions in São Paulo.