World Diabetes Day Report continued
Kenya A Kenya Diabetes Management and Information Centre event partnered with the Ministry of Health, Novo Nordisk and Roche was used to highlight the burden of Diabetes in the country and the plight of people living with diabetes. Held at the Serena Hotel in Nairobi the event majored on the role nurses and other health workers […]
World Diabetes Day Report
What you got up to and ideas for next year. Sri Lanka A Sri Lankan home nursing service was at the forefront of advocating this year’ s campaign for World Diabetes Day – ‘Nurses Make the Difference’, by recognising the important work nurses perform. The World Diabetes Day theme aimed to value the crucial role […]
Malaysian MPs Battle for Bigger Budget
Kuala Kedah MP Dr Azman Ismail and Jerlun MP Mukhriz Mahathir have called for bigger allocations in Budget 2021 to tackle non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes. They claim that NCD’s cost the economy nearly RM9 billion ($2.2 billion US) and that over 1.7 million people, or 8 per cent of the adult population, have […]
Half of 20 year-olds in India’s Cities Likely to Develop Diabetes!!!!!
In a month when the headlines suggested half of the population of India will have been infected with COVID 19 by February 2021 (link to a report below), the news that half of all 20 year-olds in India’s metropolitan areas could develop diabetes was somewhat overlooked. The growth of cities on the Indian Sub-Continent has […]
Research Corner
University of Exeter and Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust research revealed at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) 2020 on-line event, suggests screening could give two years’ extra type 2 diabetes alert. https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/9143/presentation/1514 The findings from a recent study by a University of Buffalo researcher and others could prove to […]
India: Study Could Lead to More Precise Type 2 Treatments
A study involving over 19.000 people with type 2 diabetes using eight clinically relevant variables including age at diagnosis, waist circumference and HbA1c levels has made a finding that could facilitate a more precise treatment of the disease. The India-based study of people with type-2 diabetes has identified four “clusters”, or novel subgroups of individuals, […]
Bangladesh: Once-a-Week Injectable Drug for Type 2 Diabetes
Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd (HPL) and Eli Lilly and Company today announced the launch of Trulicity (dulaglutide) in Bangladesh. This is the first once-a-week use, injectable medication designed to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes, according to a press release issued to media. The drug comes in an easy to use, single-dose […]
World News: Asia
Type 2 Prevalence South Asians have a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes, even at a lower Body Mass Index (BMI). This review sets out an hypothesis on the reasons for this. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340319911_Why_are_South_Asians_prone_to_type_2_diabetes_A_hypothesis_based_on_underexplored_pathways
Industry’s Role in Singapore’s War on Diabetes
Three years after Singapore officially launched its War on Diabetes campaign, with the aim of ‘mobilising the whole nation’ to tackle the condition, this article assesses how the food and beverage industry has been a key ally in the battle. https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/01/20/Singapore-s-War-on-Diabetes-How-industry-has-played-a-key-role-in-government-s-health-battle
Research Corner
Much of the research and studies make for grim reading with the implications for people and health care systems severe. All the more important to seek allies who can share and add force to your advocacy to seek improvements to prevention, encourage early diagnosis, and the best treatments. Effects of Physical Activity on Type 2 […]
News From Around the World
Morocco The Moroccan Diabetes League celebrated World Diabetes Day in the city of LAAYOUN in southern Morocco. Advocacy Action: Start planning now for World Diabetes Day 14th November 2020. Malta Thanks to campaigning MPs, an €800,000 investment will see 2,000 Type 2 diabetes patients on the Island, who previously paid for their insulin, receive it free […]
Asia News
According to findings from a pooled analysis of more than 1 million patients. the risk of death from diabetes is exceptionally high in Asia. The data suggests that adults in southeast Asian countries living with diabetes are nearly twice as likely to die of any cause over 13 years when compared with Asian adults without […]
Chinese Alcohol Concerns
Advice and information on alcohol consumption can confuse the public and it is hardly surprising when conflicting studies are published. Researchers in China have published a report into alcohol consumption. They conclude that heavy drinking increases the risk of type 2 diabetes in longrun. Other studies have found that moderate alcohol consumption can actually improve […]
Asia News: Where Singapore Leads?
Will Singapore become the first country in the world to ban advertising of pre-packaged drinks with high sugar content? There are clear indications that this is the intent of the small city state in South West Asia. Legislators are also planning to make nutrition labels mandatory for such drinks. In a population of 5.6 million […]
Technology News
Roche Diabetes Care India launches ‘mySugr’ App & Accu-Chek Instant to help patients https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-news/roche-diabetes-care-india-launches-mysugr-app-accu-chek-instant-to-help-patients-96482.html Dexcom Apple Watch upgrade directly monitors diabetes https://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2019/jun/dexcom-upgrade-directly-monitors-diabetes-via-apple-watch-96330159.htm
Research Corner
Much of the research and studies make for grim reading with the implications for people and health care systems severe. All the more important to seek allies who can share and add force to your advocacy in order to seek improvements to prevention, encourage early diagnosis, and the best treatments. Canadian children not being diagnosed […]
News From Around The World
New Zealand – New Type 2 prevention campaign launched. https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/shows/2019/07/new-campaign-aims-to-curb-new-zealand-s-type-2-diabetes-problem.html How Goa’s digital approach to diabetes can improve universal healthcare https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/10/diabetes-in-india-digital-care USA – Type 2 amputations on the rise, a worrying report from the States. https://www.inquirer.com/health/amputation-increasing-diabetes-surgery-insulin-20190616.html Advocacy Action – what is the trend in your country. Can you ask your Government what the estimated cost […]
Diabetes Epidemic in Asia
A survey conducted by Sun Life Financial among nearly 4,000 residents aged 25 and above from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines identified that more and more people from Asia are being diagnosed with the diabetes and fastest rate of growth was found in the Philippines. Out of a population of 100 million […]
Research Corner
Much of the research and studies make for grim reading with the implications for people and health care systems severe. All the more important to seek allies who can share and add force to your advocacy in order to seek improvements to prevention, encourage early diagnosis, and the best treatments. New study by Australian researchers […]
India and South Asia Improved Outcomes
Roche and Wellthy Diagnostics presented at the recent Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association in San Francisco, compelling data of improved diabetes care outcomes in a South Asian population when patients followed a prescribed plan of medication and lifestyle modification in conjunction with a combination therapy of self-monitoring blood glucose device and a clinically […]
Why Do South Asians Have Such High Rates Of Heart Disease
Research in the States is beginning to uncover why rates of heart disease are so high in this group. For the last seven years, a team of researchers at the University of California, San Francisco and Northwestern University has followed more than 900 South Asians in Chicago and the Bay Area. Their ongoing study, known […]
NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
Pakistan – Concerns that Pakistan’s health Care system might not be able to cope with the global epidemic of diabetes have been expressed by Dr Azok Fazal Pechuho, the country’s health minister. She says Pakistan should not only focus efforts on the prevention of diabetes, but also develop science based natural remedies that can help […]
PDGN Patron, the Hon Judi Moylan OA reports from Australia on a number of wins with the Government.
The Government has approved funding of over AUS $9 million to rollout a program in schools for children with Type 1 diabetes alongside other announcements in the Australian Government Budget 2018/19 including AUS $125 million for heart and diabetes research. Judi is working as co-chair with Professor Paul Zimmet on the Implementation Reference Group who were […]
Middle East has the highest Prevalence of Type 2 diabetes
An estimated 37 million people in the Middle East have Type 2 diabetes with the prevalence estimated at 9.7%, of the population. The region is now believed to have highest prevalence of diabetes in the world. AstraZeneca announced the results from a trial, which included more than 17,000 patients across 882 sites in 33 countries. In […]
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 […]
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 […]
News In Brief
Latest statistics show dramatic variations across the UK, and less than half of those with diabetes achieve UK recommended treatment targets – URL: http://diabetestimes.co.uk/latest-national-diabetes-audit-results-published/ Diabetes has become one of America’s most expensive diseases – URL: http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/health-and-medicine/article130487694.html As the diabetes burden rises in India, experts call for a pan-India diabetic policy – URL: http://everylifecounts.ndtv.com/as-diabetesburden-rises-in-indiaexperts-call-for-pan-india-diabetic-policy-10579
Welcome New Members
Following a visit from PDGN Co-Chair Sir Michael Hirst to the Lebanon, 14 MPs have joined PDGN to form a powerful caucus advocating for diabetes. Can we help you in your country or region to recruit more advocates and support them? If your Parliament or national diabetes association can arrange an invitation, we can provide […]