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Living in Sierra Leone with Type 1 Diabetes
7 Jul 2015, 6:47 p.m. in Global Stories by Dr. Veronica Sawicki
Dr. Veronica Sawicki runs a charity called Help Madina. The main aim of the charity is to improve the health and well-being of the people living in the Madina district of Sierra Leone, which is one of the poorest parts of the world with shocking health statistics. Read more
Syrian Refugees Struggle with Diabetes
1 Jun 2015, 2:20 p.m. in Global Stories by James Elliott
This winter I traveled to Lebanon for a needs assessment study of Syrian refugees receiving diabetes care in Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) clinics. It’s not well-known but before the conflict began, Syria had about the same proportion of people living with diabetes as the USA... Read more
What Should Change in Diabetes?
14 May 2015, 2:29 p.m. in Global Stories by Elizabeth Pfiester
We at T1International definitely desire multiple changes when it comes to diabetes, but to keep things relatively short I will focus on one. Read more
The Puzzle of Type 1 Diabetes
5 May 2015, 2:41 p.m. in Global Stories by Elizabeth Pfiester
Unlike many other health conditions (not all, but many!) that require a simple treatment – one medication, one procedure, one emergency routine, etc. – treating type 1 diabetes is like putting together a puzzle. There are so many pieces that need to be put together correctly in order to have a fair chance at a full life with type 1 diabetes. Read more
Interview: Diabetes in Sierra Leone
25 Apr 2015, 2:49 p.m. in Global Stories, Interviews by Elizabeth Pfiester
The interview gives great insight into what people with diabetes and other health conditions in Medina, Sierra Leone face. Read more
Interview: Diabetes in the Dominican Republic
7 Apr 2015, 12:53 p.m. in Global Stories, Interviews by Elizabeth Pfiester
Insulin is accessible but expensive and some children do not get the appropriate treatment. I believe that AAV can be the mid-point between local medical care because our camps can offer diabetes education through an efficient continuous supervision of children living with diabetes. Read more
Type 1 Diabetes in War
11 Mar 2015, 12:52 p.m. in Global Stories
Now, after the crisis, most hospitals and dispensaries have been destroyed, their instruments stolen. Most doctors have escaped outside of the country and we have 12 million refugees, which means half of Syrians are now out of country... Read more
Interview: Diabetes in Rwanda
12 Feb 2015, 3:26 p.m. in Global Stories, Interviews by Elizabeth Pfiester
Meet Laurien. He’s a Research Specialist in Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh. He’s originally from Rwanda and has supported programmes and research into helping people with type 1 diabetes. Needless to say, he’s a pretty awesome person. Read more
T1International Year in Review: 2014
1 Jan 2015, 3:50 p.m. in News & Statements by T1International
Wow. What a year it’s been for T1International and friends. We are so grateful for everyone who supported us in 2014. YOU have helped us making a difference in so many ways. Read more
What’s The Deal With Generic Insulin?
20 Nov 2014, 3:44 p.m. in #insulin4all USA by John Rowley
At first glance it would seem that generic forms of insulin (versions created when patents expire) should be making a significant impact on global insulin prices and therefore the ability of people to access insulin. On closer inspection it is clear that they have not yet made a noticeable effect. Read more