On World Diabetes Day, it’s worth taking a look back at the last 10.5 months in the diabetes technology space. The date, which marks the birth date of the inventor of insulin, brings out all sorts of initiatives from various companies involved in innovating these technologies (read about those HERE). Those companies have contributed to […]
World Diabetes Day 2024
Ascensia Diabetes Care creates “wellness zone” for World Diabetes Day
Ascensia Diabetes Care today announced its plans to recognize World Diabetes Day 2024 with a virtual diabetes campaign. World Diabetes Day — Nov. 14 — recognizes the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting. Banting discovered the insulin hormone along with Charles Herbert Best in 1922. November is also the American Diabetes Association’s National Diabetes Awareness Month. […]
What diabetes tech companies are doing on World Diabetes Day 2024
World Diabetes Day — today, Nov. 14 — brings out the best in the diabetes community that continues to innovate year after year. This date serves as a time to recognize these innovations as it marks the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting. Banting discovered the insulin hormone along with Charles Herbert Best in 1922. The […]
Dexcom highlights diabetes awareness with global star power
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) today announced survey data outlining the importance of raising awareness of diabetes. The company surveyed 2,250 individuals all over the world over 18 with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Nearly 70% of people with diabetes say they didn’t know where to begin their health journey when first diagnosed. Nearly half say diabetes […]
Medtronic kicks off Blue Balloon Challenge for National Diabetes Awareness Month
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) is kicking off another year of its Blue Balloon Challenge in recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month. Introduced in 2021, the movement encourages people with diabetes to help drive awareness and understanding of the chronic condition. The company instructs people to take a video or photo while bouncing a blue balloon in the […]
Insulet announces diabetes awareness initiatives for November
Insulet (Nasdaq:PODD) today announced its plans to recognize National Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day. National Diabetes Awareness Month takes place over the course of the entire month of November. World Diabetes Day lands on Nov. 14 every year, marking the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting. Banting discovered the insulin hormone along with Charles […]
