Diabetes

Diabetes isn't just a word you hear casually; it's an epidemic that impacts over 38 million Americans, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s a serious condition that, if left unchecked, can lead to life-threatening complications like heart disease, kidney failure, and even blindness. According to the World Health Organization, it currently ranks as the ninth leading cause of death. There are four primary types of diabetes: Type 1, which occurs when the body’s immune system attacks…

Doctors Without Borders, an esteemed international medical charity, is urgently appealing to major pharmaceutical companies and every manufacturer of insulin to dramatically improve access to diabetes treatments in low- and middle-income nations. They’re advocating for the availability of insulin pen injection devices at a price point of just $1. In their recent announcement, they underscored a staggering fact: approximately 80% of individuals living with diabetes are found in low- and middle-income countries. These regions…