By
AmyT on
August 31, 2010
According to Innovation.org, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) has a new report out on diabetes, which states:
“A record 235 new medicines to treat diabetes, one of the fastest-growing diseases in America, are being developed by America’s pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies.”
Wow. Do we really need that many new medicines? What about innovations in the devices and technology that help us manage better? And I can’t help wondering, in all of…
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By
AmyT on
August 26, 2010
Speaking of World Diabetes Day, coming up November 14, I discovered this cool series of YouTube videos that the International Diabetes Federation has been pumping out to catch people’s attention. They’re short and evocative, all supporting the slogan “Understand Diabetes, Get Involved.”
For example, this bit on “how many people have diabetes worldwide?” Do you know the number? I didn’t offhand, either:
Or this one, reminding folks to never let neuropathy sneak up on them…
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AmyT on
August 25, 2010
Put your hands up! Who likes to dance?
Good, you’re in.
Even if all you’ve done till now is watch those popular dance shows on TV, you’re still in.
Because Dance Out Diabetes is a new 501c non-profit organization designed to help prevent and manage diabetes through local dance events. Starting out in San Francisco, and soon to expand nationwide, the idea is to invite people with diabetes and at-risk for it, along with their…
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