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The Politics of Diabetes in Nigeria
24 Nov 2016, 9:56 a.m. in Global Stories by Olafimihan Nasiru Titilope
Support of people with diabetes and other non-communicable diseases from politicians is a common trend across the developed countries, and this has propelled them to advocate, create legislation and make policies for the education, prevention, diagnosing and management of diabetes in their respective countries. This is not the case in less-developed countries around the world... Read more
T1International Statement on ADA Insulin Price Petition
18 Nov 2016, 8:24 a.m. in #insulin4all USA, News & Statements by T1International
It is fantastic to see a large diabetes organization speaking out in this way. However, we feel that the ADA’s language around the call for price transparency does not go far enough. Read more
Sign the Type 1 Diabetes Access Charter
5 Nov 2016, 4:53 p.m. in Global Stories, News & Statements by Elizabeth Pfiester
T1International is advocating for insulin and other vital diabetes supplies to be made available for everyone with diabetes through their Type 1 Diabetes Access Charter. Read more
“The SOADI Road to Wellness” Southern Ontario Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative
1 Oct 2016, 12:03 p.m. in Global Stories by Crystal Bomberry
Since 1997, the Southern Ontario Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative has been leading the way throughout Ontario in the pursuit for Indigenous health and wellness. Read more
A Type 1 Perspective From Tanzania
15 Sep 2016, 12:32 p.m. in Global Stories by Johnpeter Mwolo
I do not think life with type 1 will ever be easy here. As a child with type 1 diabetes in Tanzania life is difficult due to lack of availability of personal glucose machines. Other supplies like urine strips are not found in many hospitals. Read more
Interview: Open Insulin
26 Aug 2016, 9:41 a.m. in #insulin4all USA, Interviews by Elizabeth Pfiester
Currently we’re working on a novel method to produce human insulin, which is not patented, and as far as I know is not patentable. There are variations on normal human insulin to make them longer or shorter acting, which involve very small changes to the sequence that codes for human insulin... Read more
Sweetness and Chaos: Diabetes in Two Worlds
9 Aug 2016, 4:35 p.m. in Global Stories by Niharika B.
While my parents were trying to make a living in the States, I spent my childhood years with my wonderful grandparents in an Indian village, a rural place that only showed up on Google Maps three years ago... Read more
A Reality Check Is Needed
20 Jul 2016, 11:46 a.m. in by James Elliott
Millions with diabetes are dying while global health community sits on the sidelines... Read more
A Battle for Insulin in South Africa
13 Jul 2016, 5:16 p.m. in Global Stories by Estelle van der Hoven
After visiting the pharmacy for the first time this year for my diabetic supplies, I walked out thinking how fortunate I am to have medical aid covering my insulin and test strip while there are so many people worldwide who battle to afford their insulin... Read more
Tanzania, Type 1 and Privilege
3 Jul 2016, 5:32 p.m. in Global Stories by Elisabeth Fraser
I am so lucky. I don’t think this is something that is written much here, but I am. Living here has made me realise this. Two years ago I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I had just accepted a teaching contract at an international school in Tanzania... Read more