PDGN NEWS
● After a long bureaucratic exchange PDGN has achieved Charitable Registration in the UK. ● PDGN is now planning to hold the postponed 2018 Forum in Malta next February. Further news and details to follow. ● Several national Diabetes Associations have joined PDGN as Associate Members for a small fee commensurate with their size. Has […]
NEWS IN BRIEF
USA – News from the Senate Diabetes Caucus – http://observerme.com/2018/01/25/a-policy-change-that-will-improve-the-lives-of-millions-with-diabetes/ India – UK consultant Dr Partha Kar wonders: ‘Will the digital age bring about a change in diabetes care in India’ https://www.telegraphindia.com/science/on-a-sweet-note-192483 United Kingdom – URL https://www.diabetes.org.uk/Professionals/News-updates/APPG-for-diabetes-report-on-the-Future-of-Inpatient-Diabetes-Care Malaysia – Obesity among Asia-Pacific kids a growing health crisis http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2018/04/09/researchers-obesity-among-asia-pacific-kids-a-growing-health-crisis/ France – The French Federation of Diabetics […]
John Bowis OBE – New Board Member and Trustee
PDGN is pleased to welcome former UK Health Minister and MEP John Bowis OBE to the Board and as a Trustee of PDGN’s charitable arm. John has a most impressive CV of successful health advocacy in the UK and EU. President: Health First Europe; Vice-President, European Health Forum Gastein; Chair Health Advisory Board, GSK; Adviser […]
IMPACT
The European arm of the International Diabetes Federation – IDF Europe – is transforming the ExPAND project into a new initiative called IMPACT. Hopefully the ExPAND toolkit that is a very useful resource for advocates will continue to be available on the IDF website. IMPACT hopes to get the support of policy makers at a […]
WHAT WILL YOU DO FOR WDD?
World Diabetes Day (WDD) has been running annually on November 14 since 1991. It began in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by the illness. In 2006 WWD became an official United Nations Day, and the campaign reaches a global audience of over 1 billion people in more than 160 countries. […]
SUGAR TAXES?
Do sugar taxes change the behaviour of consumers? There is evidence on both sides but one development that is welcomed is how the taxes change the amount of sugar manufacturers add to their products, even those who market zero sugar alternatives. The UK is the latest country to introduce a sugar tax following a long […]