Migrating while managing diabetes: why access to insulin in pens must be available to everyone
November 14, 2024Diabetes ranks among the top 10 causes of death globally and affects over half a billion people worldwide. Over 80% of those affected live in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).Insulin pens and newer diabetes medicines can simplify treatment and reduce...
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Calling to care, one patient at a time: MSF is creating a support ecosystem to manage diabetes in burden heavy India
June 14, 2023Ravi* (43) never realized his unhealthy diet’s detrimental effects on his health until his sugar levels spiraled out of control. He is a hardworking daily wage laborer in New Delhi. His fondness for junk food is fueled by its easy...
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World Diabetes Day: Eight reasons why diabetes is a humanitarian emergency
November 13, 2020To many people, diabetes is a common long-term condition. In fact, most of us will know at least one person living with the illness. We may have also heard of insulin: a simple but lifesaving drug. However, when conflict, displacement or even corporate practices leave...
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