World Diabetes Day

Know how to manage and prevent diabetes for a better life

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Knowing your risk of type 2 diabetes to help delay or prevent the condition is important.

Key Points: 
  • Knowing your risk of type 2 diabetes to help delay or prevent the condition is important.
  • Alongside other cornerstones of diabetes management, a healthy diet has the potential to improve glucose control, reduce the risk of diabetes complications and improve quality of life.
  • More information about World Diabetes Day 2023 is available on the WDD website available at: https://worlddiabetesday.org
    IDF, Diabetes Atlas 10th edition 2021.
  • Consenso de la Asociación Latinoamericana de Diabetes sobre uso de edulcorantes no calóricos en personas con diabetes [Consensus of the Latin-American Association of Diabetes on low calorie sweeteners in persons with diabetes].

Dexcom Unveils Portrait Gallery to Portray Emotional Highs and Lows of Living With Diabetes on World Diabetes Day

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

This press release features multimedia.

Key Points: 
  • This press release features multimedia.
  • Brought to life by creative director, Dexcom Warrior, and Australian model Bambi Northwood-Blyth, and photographed by renowned portrait photographer Fernando Sippel, #SeeDiabetes: The Faces of Diabetes Warriors features Dexcom Warriors from around the world, each living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
  • Dexcom CGM users whose portraits appear in the gallery include:
    • Beth McDaniel and Ellen Watson, Northern Irish best friends and students
    “As a Dexcom Warrior living with diabetes, it’s an honor to bring to life this unfiltered and genuine representation of what life is like for the millions of people living with diabetes globally,” said Northwood-Blyth.
  • #SeeDiabetes: The Faces of Diabetes Warriors gives people with diabetes a unique platform to continue the global conversation about the need to improve access to critical diabetes care and technology.

Food For Health partners with iCare to address hypertension, type 2 diabetes

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Managing hypertension and type 2 diabetes is challenging under any circumstance, but increasingly so for residents of underserved communities.

Key Points: 
  • To address this challenge, Food For Health is partnering with Humana-subsidiary Independent Care Health Plan, or iCare, to provide Medically Tailored Meal programming for Medicaid members who are patients of Milwaukee Health Services Clinics.
  • Today's announcement coincides with World Diabetes Day, a global awareness campaign around the growing concerns of the escalating health threats of diabetes.
  • "Our patient-centric program is proven to reverse, manage and prevent diet-related disease including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and maternal health concerns, specifically gestational diabetes and preeclampsia."
  • iCare and Milwaukee Health Services' MLK Heritage Health Center identify members who meet the enrollment criteria.

JDRF Moves the Type 1 Diabetes Community "Forward" in Honor of World Diabetes Day and National Diabetes Awareness Month

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, recognizes this year's World Diabetes Day and National Diabetes Awareness Month by celebrating the progress made and the work to come with its annual "FORWARD" campaign.

Key Points: 
  • The annual campaign recognizes exciting breakthroughs in type 1 diabetes research and care while acknowledging the perseverance of those living with the disease.
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, recognizes this year's World Diabetes Day and National Diabetes Awareness Month by celebrating the progress made and the work to come with its annual "FORWARD" campaign.
  • JDRF will also host "T1D Across the Globe," the final virtual TypeOneNation Summit for 2023.
  • To learn more about the JDRF "FORWARD" campaign and other initiatives, please visit https://www.jdrf.org/NDAM/ .

We Fight this American Diabetes Month for the Over 37 million Americans Living with Diabetes

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On this World Diabetes Day, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA), the world's leading diabetes organization, brings to light the "We Fight" theme.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On this World Diabetes Day, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA), the world's leading diabetes organization, brings to light the "We Fight" theme.
  • Throughout November, which is American Diabetes Month®, the ADA is highlighting advancements in diabetes technology and treatments, the challenges people living with diabetes face daily, and the ADA's continued fight to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people impacted by diabetes.
  • More than 37 million people have diabetes in the United States, with many unaware that they're living with the condition.
  • Diabetes is an urgent epidemic, and the American Diabetes Association is committed to continuing our fight to improve the lives of all people impacted by diabetes," said Chuck Henderson, CEO of the ADA.

More than two in three people with diabetes already have complications at diagnosis, International Diabetes Federation study finds

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

BRUSSELS , Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven in ten people living with diabetes (72%) only found out they had diabetes after developing complications associated with the condition. Additionally, almost all (94%) of those surveyed had experienced one or more diabetes complications during the course of their life with diabetes. The findings come from global research recently carried out by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) ahead of World Diabetes Day on Tuesday, 14 November. The survey was conducted among people living with diabetes across Africa, Asia, Europe and South America to understand the level of awareness and impact of diabetes-related complications.

Key Points: 
  • BRUSSELS , Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven in ten people living with diabetes (72%) only found out they had diabetes after developing complications associated with the condition.
  • Additionally, almost all (94%) of those surveyed had experienced one or more diabetes complications during the course of their life with diabetes.
  • The findings come from global research recently carried out by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) ahead of World Diabetes Day on Tuesday, 14 November.
  • We know that, with the right information and care, people living with diabetes can greatly reduce their risk of complications.

More than two in three people with diabetes already have complications at diagnosis, International Diabetes Federation study finds

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 14, 2023

BRUSSELS, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven in ten people living with diabetes (72%) only found out they had diabetes after developing complications associated with the condition. Additionally, almost all (94%) of those surveyed had experienced one or more diabetes complications during the course of their life with diabetes. The findings come from global research recently carried out by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) ahead of World Diabetes Day on Tuesday, 14 November. The survey was conducted among people living with diabetes across Africa, Asia, Europe and South America to understand the level of awareness and impact of diabetes-related complications.

Key Points: 
  • BRUSSELS, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven in ten people living with diabetes (72%) only found out they had diabetes after developing complications associated with the condition.
  • Additionally, almost all (94%) of those surveyed had experienced one or more diabetes complications during the course of their life with diabetes.
  • The findings come from global research recently carried out by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) ahead of World Diabetes Day on Tuesday, 14 November.
  • We know that, with the right information and care, people living with diabetes can greatly reduce their risk of complications.

“We’re never off the clock”: Diabetes Canada launches Let’s Make Time campaign for Diabetes Awareness Month

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

“When it comes to managing diabetes, we’re never off the clock,” says Laura Syron, President & CEO of Diabetes Canada, who lives with type 2 diabetes.

Key Points: 
  • “When it comes to managing diabetes, we’re never off the clock,” says Laura Syron, President & CEO of Diabetes Canada, who lives with type 2 diabetes.
  • What I want people to know most of all is, we didn’t do this to ourselves,” Amy Moore says.
  • Receive practical daily themed emails delivered right to your inbox from November 14 to 17, and then attend an exciting half-day virtual event on November 18.
  • This November let’s make time for Diabetes Awareness Month.

Insulet Spotlights Diabetes Awareness on World Diabetes Day and Throughout November

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) (Insulet or the Company), the global leader in tubeless insulin pump technology with its Omnipod® brand of products, today announced a series of initiatives in recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day.

Key Points: 
  • Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) (Insulet or the Company), the global leader in tubeless insulin pump technology with its Omnipod® brand of products, today announced a series of initiatives in recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day.
  • “World Diabetes Day may be just one day on the calendar, but for those living with diabetes, every day requires resilience and strength.
  • #JustMyType Social Media Campaign – Insulet is encouraging the global diabetes community to create awareness and increase representation of people with diabetes through its #JustMyType campaign.
  • To learn more about diabetes or to access helpful resources for living with diabetes, visit the American Diabetes Association , JDRF , and the International Diabetes Federation.

Malaysia's Homegrown AGAPE ATP Corporation Makes Landmark Transition to NASDAQ, Excelling on International Stage

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

This significant step reflects Agape's strategic progression and ambition on the global stage, positioning them alongside a select group of Malaysian companies to make this transition.

Key Points: 
  • This significant step reflects Agape's strategic progression and ambition on the global stage, positioning them alongside a select group of Malaysian companies to make this transition.
  • The company is renowned for offering a wide range of premium health and wellness products, coupled with advisory services centred around the "ATP Zeta Health Program".
  • With a mission that revolves around health means wealth, Agape continues to take giant steps in the sector.
  • Moving forward, Agape will be setting up an incubator designed to nurture entrepreneurs in the sustainable health and wellness industry.