National Diabetes Education Program

Research Provides Proof That Cellular RPM™ Is Easy To Use And Can Improve Outcomes

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Patients find using cellular RPM monitors very easy and convenient when measuring their vital signs, leading to better outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • Patients find using cellular RPM monitors very easy and convenient when measuring their vital signs, leading to better outcomes.
  • Healthcare providers benefit from securely and automatically receiving those vital sign readings, helping them monitor and manage patient care between office visits.
  • In addition, participants scored the cellular RPM™ iGlucose device high for both system usability and satisfaction.
  • “This research is part of a growing body of evidence that remote monitoring of patients is a valuable tool for stabilizing and improving healthcare outcomes.

Dexcom Unveils Portrait Gallery to Portray Emotional Highs and Lows of Living With Diabetes on World Diabetes Day

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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This press release features multimedia.

Key Points: 
  • This press release features multimedia.
  • Brought to life by creative director, Dexcom Warrior, and Australian model Bambi Northwood-Blyth, and photographed by renowned portrait photographer Fernando Sippel, #SeeDiabetes: The Faces of Diabetes Warriors features Dexcom Warriors from around the world, each living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
  • Dexcom CGM users whose portraits appear in the gallery include:
    • Beth McDaniel and Ellen Watson, Northern Irish best friends and students
    “As a Dexcom Warrior living with diabetes, it’s an honor to bring to life this unfiltered and genuine representation of what life is like for the millions of people living with diabetes globally,” said Northwood-Blyth.
  • #SeeDiabetes: The Faces of Diabetes Warriors gives people with diabetes a unique platform to continue the global conversation about the need to improve access to critical diabetes care and technology.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Recognize Herbalife’s Lifestyle Intervention Program as a Certified Diabetes Prevention Program

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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In support of November being Diabetes Prevention Month, Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company, announced today that its Lifestyle Intervention Program is recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the national public health agency of the United States as complying with their standards for a CDC Certified Diabetes Prevention Program .

Key Points: 
  • In support of November being Diabetes Prevention Month, Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company, announced today that its Lifestyle Intervention Program is recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the national public health agency of the United States as complying with their standards for a CDC Certified Diabetes Prevention Program .
  • November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and according to the CDC and Prevention, about 38 million Americans live with diabetes and 97 million with prediabetes, a health condition that can lead to type 2 diabetes.
  • A CDC-recognized lifestyle change program is an evidence-based solution that can reduce a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% and 71% in individuals aged 65 and older.
  • “We are excited that we will be offering a CDC recognized lifestyle change program, a curriculum-based approach that focuses on behavior change to help improve weight loss, and is backed by scientific evidence,” said Dr. Kent Bradley, Herbalife’s Chief Health and Nutrition Officer.

Sun Life and Boston Celtics #SunLifeDunk4Diabetes reaches $1 million goal for YMCA of Greater Boston

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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BOSTON and WELLESLEY, Mass., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. and the Boston Celtics have wrapped their tenth year of #SunLifeDunk4Diabetes , raising more than $1 million for the YMCA of Greater Boston to date.

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  • BOSTON and WELLESLEY, Mass., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. and the Boston Celtics have wrapped their tenth year of #SunLifeDunk4Diabetes , raising more than $1 million for the YMCA of Greater Boston to date.
  • Each Celtics dunk in November raises $1,000, which is matched by the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation up to $25,000.
  • This year's #SunLifeDunk4Diabetes raised a record $175,000 for the YMCA of Greater Boston, bringing the total to more than $1 million over 10 years.
  • "Partnering with the Celtics to support the YMCA of Greater Boston is always rewarding and inspiring, as we get to see the wonderful impacts the Y has on the Greater Boston community," said Neil Haynes, senior vice president and CFO, Sun Life U.S., and board member of the YMCA of Greater Boston.

Diabetic Tussin Reintroduces Sugar-Free Cold and Cough Solution for People with Diabetes

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Diabetic Tussin®, the trusted cough syrup brand for people with diabetes and prediabetes, announces its sugar-free cold and cough solution is back on shelves. This restock brings with it the Better Choices for Life mark from the American Diabetes Association® (ADA). This over-the-counter cold and cough solution returns just as the threat of a 'tripledemic' — when cases of COVID-19, flu, and RSV surge at the same time—looms over American households.

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  • TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Diabetic Tussin®, the trusted cough syrup brand for people with diabetes and prediabetes, announces its sugar-free cold and cough solution is back on shelves.
  • This over-the-counter cold and cough solution returns just as the threat of a 'tripledemic' — when cases of COVID-19, flu, and RSV surge at the same time—looms over American households.
  • "Diabetic Tussin is an essential over-the-counter cold and cough solution for millions of Americans concerned about ingredients in other products that can raise blood sugar levels.
  • Made with the strongest sugar-free formula on the market, Diabetic Tussin Max allows consumers to effectively manage their cough and cold symptoms with the right ingredients.

MSU Health Care's Remote Monitoring Partnership with Assure Health Improves Weight, Blood Sugar Outcomes for Patients with Diabetes

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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EAST LANSING, Mich., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To coincide with November's National Diabetes Awareness Month, MSU Health Care announced today how its Care Everyday remote monitoring program, delivered to patients across the state of Michigan in collaboration with Assure Health, has improved outcomes for patients living with diabetes.

Key Points: 
  • If you have diabetes, you may find your blood sugar levels are easier to manage and that you need less diabetes medicine.
  • "We are thrilled to witness the remarkable results of our Care Everyday program with Assure Health," said Michael Weiner, DO, MSM, MSIST, MSU Health Care chief medical officer.
  • Michigan community members can sign up for the Remote Patient Monitoring program to benefit from the Care Everyday and MSU Health Care partnership.
  • Care Everyday is available to MSU Health Care patients through provider referral, and interested patients can also indicate their interest to self-enroll.

JDRF Moves the Type 1 Diabetes Community "Forward" in Honor of World Diabetes Day and National Diabetes Awareness Month

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, recognizes this year's World Diabetes Day and National Diabetes Awareness Month by celebrating the progress made and the work to come with its annual "FORWARD" campaign.

Key Points: 
  • The annual campaign recognizes exciting breakthroughs in type 1 diabetes research and care while acknowledging the perseverance of those living with the disease.
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, recognizes this year's World Diabetes Day and National Diabetes Awareness Month by celebrating the progress made and the work to come with its annual "FORWARD" campaign.
  • JDRF will also host "T1D Across the Globe," the final virtual TypeOneNation Summit for 2023.
  • To learn more about the JDRF "FORWARD" campaign and other initiatives, please visit https://www.jdrf.org/NDAM/ .

Nick Jonas and Beyond Type 1 Launch #SeeTheSigns, a National Campaign to Help People Recognize the Symptoms of Diabetes and Receive a Diagnosis

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 8.5 million American adults living with undiagnosed diabetes, recognizing the symptoms can determine the difference between life and death—and greatly reduce the likelihood of long-term complications due to a missed or delayed diagnosis.

Key Points: 
  • To address this epidemic crisis, Beyond Type 1 today announced #SeeTheSigns, a national campaign to help people effectively identify the symptoms of diabetes in themselves and others.
  • Unlike the signs of a stroke, choking and other life-threatening emergencies, the symptoms of diabetes often go unnoticed and unaddressed for some time.
  • "I was lucky to receive my diagnosis at age 13 when my mom noticed the signs —but many aren't as lucky.
  • While type 2 diabetes is more common, it's only diagnosed in about half of those whose bodies show symptoms.

embecta to Recognize National Diabetes Awareness Month by Ringing Nasdaq Opening Bell

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Embecta Corp. (“embecta”) (Nasdaq: EMBC), a global diabetes care company, announced it will ring the Nasdaq opening bell today, in recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month in November.

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  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Embecta Corp. (“embecta”) (Nasdaq: EMBC), a global diabetes care company, announced it will ring the Nasdaq opening bell today, in recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month in November.
  • Advocacy and professional groups including the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES), Beyond Type 1, Beyond Type 2, Camp Nejeda, Children with Diabetes, Diabetes Education and Camping Association (DECA), the Diabetes Foundation, Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD), The Diabetes Link, and The diaTribe Foundation are joining embecta at the Nasdaq MarketSite to ring the opening bell.
  • "It’s an honor to ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell today as we commemorate the beginning of Diabetes Awareness Month with our partners who are dedicated to the well-being of those living with diabetes," said Devdatt “Dev” Kurdikar, Chief Executive Officer of embecta.
  • Please visit embecta.com for additional information regarding Diabetes Awareness Month.

Insulet Spotlights Diabetes Awareness on World Diabetes Day and Throughout November

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) (Insulet or the Company), the global leader in tubeless insulin pump technology with its Omnipod® brand of products, today announced a series of initiatives in recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day.

Key Points: 
  • Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) (Insulet or the Company), the global leader in tubeless insulin pump technology with its Omnipod® brand of products, today announced a series of initiatives in recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day.
  • “World Diabetes Day may be just one day on the calendar, but for those living with diabetes, every day requires resilience and strength.
  • #JustMyType Social Media Campaign – Insulet is encouraging the global diabetes community to create awareness and increase representation of people with diabetes through its #JustMyType campaign.
  • To learn more about diabetes or to access helpful resources for living with diabetes, visit the American Diabetes Association , JDRF , and the International Diabetes Federation.