Guy Gets the Health Brief
Former PDGN President and current Vice-President Guy Barnett MP has been appointed Health Minister in the Tasmanian government. Guy was described in his local newspaper as a ‘Connoisseur of jelly beans’ who champions diabetes. “Newly appointed Health Minister, Guy Barnett, received a shock diagnosis more than two decades ago – and it’s an experience he […]
Congratulations Thapi
PDGN’s Digital Leader Thapi Semenya has become a member of the ForbesBLK community. The mission of ForbesBLK is to champion a global community of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders and creators that are driving systematic change in business, culture and society. Thapi says: “I am one person who believes in the power of collaboration and breaking […]
WHO Compact Presentation
The Global Diabetes Compact Forum (the Forum) was created by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to share and disseminate ideas, information and views that help advocate for the Compact, namely: a world where the risk of diabetes is reduced and where all people who are diagnosed with diabetes have access to equitable, comprehensive, affordable and […]
More PDGN News: Are You Busy Enough?
Benjamin Franklin once said: “if you want something done, ask a busy person.” Could you take on a role within the global network to help us to reach out and grow our membership and effectiveness in meeting the challenge of diabetes across the world? You will already be an advocate for the prevention, early diagnosis […]
More PDGN News: Spotlight on Spotlight AQ
CAPTION: Spotlight AQ founder, Professor Katherine Barnard-Kelly PhD PDGN and Spotlight AQ have teamed up for an event at this year’s Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) Conference, 4th August, in Houston. Spotlight AQ’s Professor Katherine Barnard-Kelly PhD and PDGN Secretary General Adrian Sanders will be running a session on reducing health inequalities […]
PDGN in Liverpool
PDGN Secretary General, Adrian Sanders, attended the Diabetes UK Professional Conference in Liverpool where new research was presented that has pinpointed five unique combinations of genes that either help protect people living with obesity and overweight from developing type 2 diabetes, or increase their risk. There were sessions on the issues facing the care of […]
News From Around the World
CGM First Step in NZ The New Zealand medicine-funding agency, Pharmac, announced in February it was seeking competitive commercial offers to fund Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) – the “first step” in the process. Many campaigners inside and outside of Parliament are claiming that the process is taking far too long. According to the Ministry of […]
More PDGN News: Judi’s Journey
PDGN Patron, Judi Moylan AO, has stepped down as the Government Affairs Adviser for Diabetes Australia. She says: “It has been quite an exhilarating journey, for me personally. Although this is the right decision for me, there is a certain sadness in leaving the organisation after so many years. Judi has written a history of […]
PDGN News: Successful Symposium Highlights Inequalities
At the International Diabetes Federation Congress in Lisbon, Portugal, PDGN held a symposium looking at the importance of national plans and how they can set targets and help disadvantaged groups access diabetes services. Chaired by former UK Health Minister and PDGN Co-Chair, John Bowis OBE (left), the event first heard from three excellent speakers. The […]
PDGN V-P Delighted with UN Award
PDGN Vice-President, Dr Mustafa Brahimi, who led the fight for a soda tax in the Moroccan Parliament, is delighted to report that the Moroccan League for the Fight against Diabetes has won an award from the United Nations. The task force of which he is a part has received the award of the UN Interagency […]
PDGN News: Co-Chairs Annual Meeting
CAPTION: Co-Chairs John Bowis OBE, Secretary General Adrian Sanders, and Co-Chairs Sir Michael Hirst and Chris Delicata meeting in London in the offices of Diabetes UK PDGN Co-Chairs, John Bowis OBE, Sir Michael Hirst and Chris Delecata met with Secretary General Adrian Sanders at the headquarters of Diabetes UK for their first meeting in person […]
PDGN News: Thanks Guy
PDGN President Guy Barnett has stepped down from the role he was elected to in 2015 to concentrate on his Ministerial responsibilities in the Tasmanian Parliament. He was appointed to the Cabinet in 2016 and is now Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Minister for Resources, Minister for Trade, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Minister for […]
PDGN News: Meet Susan Jackson MP, PDGN’s new President
Susan is a fourth generation Jackson to commit to public service in the Bermuda Parliament. She approaches public service with a deep sense of responsibility and believes trust is the most important ingredient for effective representation and that trust must be earned. Susan first met PDGN Co-Chair, Sir Michael Hirst, at a Bermuda summit on […]
PDGN News
New Sponsorship Deal PDGN is delighted to welcome Dexcom as a sponsor for Global Advocacy News. Dexcom. Inc is a company that develops, manufactures and distributes continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems for diabetes management. Please note: THE INCLUSION OF THIRD-PARTY ADVERTISEMENTS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT, GUARANTEE, WARRANTY, OR RECOMMENDATION BY PDGN, AND WE MAKE […]
New Associate Member
PDGN is pleased to welcome the Diabetes Leadership Council of America as an Associate Member. The aims of the DLC are to communicate, educate and advocate for people affected by diabetes. The DLC led 12 national diabetes advocacy organizations to develop a consensus statement on U.S. Health care reform for people with diabetes. You can […]
WHO Recognition for PDGN V-P
President of the Moroccan Parliamentary Diabetes Group and a Vice President of PDGN, Dr Mustafa Brahimi has been involved in a programme for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases including diabetes, the taxation of sugary drinks and universal health coverage. His work has been recognised by the World Health Organisation in its report: “WHO […]
PDGN News
Our Patron the Hon Judi Moylan AO retired as Diabetes Australia’s National President and Chair of the Board at the end of last year although the Board has asked her to stay on as Government Affairs Adviser for the next 12 months. She has also been appointed to the National Health & Medical Research Council. “Arise Sir George” […]
PDGN News
Thanks to support from a sponsor a comprehensive review of PDGN is currently being undertaken with a likely completion date at the end of May. The review will guide PDGN’s future priorities and activities. If you have been contacted to take part, thank you for assisting this important project that is aimed to help deliver […]
PDGN News
A growing number of national diabetes associations have joined the 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]