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Matan Snipelsky, seventeen, was diagnosed with
Saban Pediatric Medical Center juvenile diabetes in 2009, when he was seven years
old. Matan is the son of a teacher and a veterinarian
In 2018 from the town of Meitar.
His mother noticed symptoms that Matan had
developed, including frequent urination, thirst, and
weight loss, which raised her suspicion of diabetes.
The family turned to Soroka and the Diabetes Clinic
at the Saban Pediatric Outpatient Center, where a
rapid diagnosis of juvenile diabetes was made.
Since the disease was diagnosed, and to this day, the
staff at the clinic have been accompanying Matan
and his family in treating and coping with the disease.
The clinic’s staff members are available to provide
daily support 24 hours a day to Matan and to all its
young patients.
14,278 5,537 50,064 43,294 Thanks to the guidance and support of the staff, the therapeutic coverage it provides, and the support of his parents, Matan leads

Inpatient Children Ambulatory Emergency a normal life and does not allow the limitations of the disease to prevent him from taking part in a wide variety of activities.
He is highly motivated, capable, and successful despite the constant demands of the disease and its treatment. Matan currently
admissions (ages 0–17) visits Department takes part in sports such as scouting, extreme hiking, and professional cycling.
Matan serves as chairman of the Juvenile Diabetes Association – Youth Leaders. He has visited the United States and met with
underwent visits members of Congress to raise awareness of the disease. In addition, he leads projects for diabetic patients and participates in

surgery special summer camps for children with diabetes. Recently, Matan was notified that he was accepted as a volunteer in an elite unit
of the IDF.
Matan participated in a feature film about his life story and the process of diagnosis. This film emphasized the clinic׳s importance
to new patients in facilitating the initial diagnosis of the disease.