One in Five Workers With Diabetes Face Discrimination
A study in the UK for Dexcom – the glucose monitoring system manufacturer – found employees with diabetes often feel discriminated against at work with almost a third believing the condition has damaged their career. This is despite the UK having some of the most advanced employment disability legislation in the world. The survey of […]
PDGN News
A growing number of national diabetes associations are joining PDGN as associate members. Large associations such as the American Diabetes Association and Diabetes Australia, small ones such as the Bermuda Diabetes and Maltese Diabetes Associations, alongside professional associations such as the Foundation of European Nurses in Diabetes (FEND) have all joined. Their Associate Membership fee […]
NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
Pakistan – Half of Pakistan population at risk of diabetes! https://nation.com.pk/08-May-2018/half-of-pakistan-population-at-risk-of-diabetes USA – Why insulin costs are rising. https://health.usnews.com/health-care/for-better/articles/2018-06-29/whats-behind-the-rising-costs-of-insulin Commonwealth Countries – Health Ministers propose more action on preventing non-communicable diseases. http://www.asiantribune.com/node/91856 India – Study finds diabetes has become an epidemic in India, needs urgent attention http://www.asianage.com/life/health/170618/study-finds-diabetes-has-become-an-epidemic-in-india-needs-urgent-attention.html UK – NHS audit finds 90% of people […]
The 14th November will soon be upon us
‘The Family and Diabetes’ was defined as the theme for the World Diabetes Day Campaign 2018 – 2019. If you haven’t anything planned yet, talk to your national diabetes association about how you can get involved. By working together you can raise the profile of diabetes on WDD and all year round.
Food Insecurity Link to Diabetes
A Canadian study has claimed that the average risk of developing type 2 diabetes doubles when someone cannot afford to eat regularly or eat a healthy diet. The study, published by the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, defines household food insecurity as having uncertain or insufficient food access due […]
RAISING THE PROFILE
Australian politicians – or ‘Pollies’ as they call them down under – joined Diabetes Australia to launch the ‘It’s About Time’ campaign. The week-long campaign aimed to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and early treatment for all types of diabetes. For those ‘Pollies’ who got involved, like the Co-Chair of the Parliamentary […]