Good diabetes care still inaccessible to many South Africans
Without timely interventions, the intersection of HIV and diabetes could soon result in a devastating public health crisis in South Africa.
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World Diabetes Day – Calls Grow For Cheaper, Accessible Care
The international medical charity Doctors Without Borders has called on leading pharmaceutical corporations and “all insulin manufacturers” to urgently increase access to diabetes treatment in low- and middle-income countries by making insulin pen injection devices available at US$1. In a statement, the group said 80% of people with diabetes live in low- and middle-income countries, […]
Heart Health
Primary care professionals key to helping people achieve and maintain heart health, say researchers
Five core functions ofprimary care. Credit: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes (2024). DOI: 10.1161/HCQ.0000000000000134 Primary care clinicians and practices are uniquely positioned to help people achieve optimal cardiovascular health through screening, diagnosing and treating the health behaviors and factors outlined in the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 health metrics to reduce the risk for […]
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World Diabetes Day: The hidden burden of mental health in diabetes care
by Dr Patrick Ngassa Piotie and Dr Sonja Mostert of the University of Pretoria’s Diabetes Research Centre Every 14 November, we observe World Diabetes Day. The theme for World Diabetes Day from 2024 to 2026 is ‘Diabetes and Well-being’, which highlights a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of diabetes care: mental health. With proper access […]
Blood Sugar Tips
Endocrinologists give health care tips for Diabetes Prevention Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and the chronic disease remains one of the most common in the United States.
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6m Nigerians face existential threat as cost of diabetes care skyrockets
The Diabetes Association of Nigeria, DAN, has warned that six million Nigerians with diabetes are facing existential threat, following the skyrocketing cost of healthcare.
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Gothenburg Health Earns 2024 NHA Quest for Excellence Award for Diabetes Care Initiatives
(Courtesy of Gothenburg Health) Gothenburg Health Gothenburg, Neb. – Gothenburg Health, a rural critical access hospital known for its dedication to quality healthcare and innovation, has been awarded the 2024 Quest for Excellence Award by the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA). This honor recognizes Gothenburg Health’s commitment to healthcare quality, performance, and patient safety, with a […]
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Diabetes Awareness Month: Mon Health Providers, Educators Lead with Comprehensive Care Programs | Newsroom
Posted Date: 11/12/2024 This November, in recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, Vandalia Health’s Mon Health System providers are tackling the diabetes crisis in West Virginia and the surrounding regions by raising awareness, providing education, and offering accessible services for the prevention and management of the disease. Nearly 16% of adults in West Virginia live with diabetes, with […]
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PharmD Live Highlights the Role of Pharmacist Care Managers to Provide Virtual Care in Managing Diabetes, Closes Care Gaps Created by Retail Pharmacy Closures
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In recognition of American Diabetes Month this November, PharmD Live, an innovative pharmacist-led virtual care solution powered by AI-driven algorithms, underscores the critical role of its Pharmacist Care Managers (PCMs) to optimize diabetes management and close care gaps created by national retail pharmacy chains shuttering primary care clinics and eliminating […]
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Regional Meeting: Improving Care and Research Priorities in Diabetes – PAHO/WHO
There is a gap between scientific knowledge and its application in policy and practice at the global level. In addition, much of the existing research originates in high-income countries and often cannot be transferred to other settings. To address these challenges, the 2021 World Health Assembly Resolution 74.4 calls on Member States to “strengthen the […]
