The world has been shocked at the scenes of destruction in Ukraine and the humanitarian tragedy of people fleeing their homes to seek sanctuary in neighbouring countries.
Estimates made by the International Diabetes Federation suggest there is a 7.1 percent prevalence the condition in the country, affecting 2,325,000 million people.
While some people with the condition will be among those who have fled, those who remain may face shortages and distribution issues. For instance, local sources suggest less than one month’s supply of insulin is stored in Ukraine. Supplies of all of the different medications, testing strips, insulin pens, needles, blood glucose meters, insulin pumps, flash monitors and continuous glucose monitors all need to be available and distributed to where they are needed.
PDGN calls on its members to share this appeal with their parliamentary colleagues to seek action from governments to assist people with diabetes within Ukraine, as well as those seeking refuge outside of its boundaries.
There are two organisations actively trying to help those still in Ukraine and at reception centres outside, and if you are able your personal donations would also help.
Direct Relief https://lnkd.in/d7hpz7-s and https://lnkd.in/dYgfvjuR
This edition of Global Advocacy News has been sponsored by Dexcom
