Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation

Happy International Self-Care Day! Today, take a moment for a nice walk or take time for yourself.

🛍️🍏 Help make a difference in our community! Purchase a reusable bag at Giant Food this month and support DRWF with every $1.00 donation. Let's come together to make an impact and promote a healthier, happier community! Thank you for your support 🌟

Giveaway
Please join us & support DRWF. For every $8.00 donation we receive from now til August 31st, each donor will receive a DRWF Lemon-themed tote bag. It's perfect for on-the-go shopping at farmers' market or the beach or pool.*Limited supplies www.diabeteswellness.net/donate

Hey everyone in MD, DC, and VA! 🌟 Let's make a difference this month by participating in the Giant Food Community Bag program. For every bag purchased, DRWF will receive $1.00 to support our local community. Together, we can create positive change. 🍎💚

Did you know it's World Emoji Day! 🎉🌍 Let's celebrate the power of emojis to express ourselves and connect with others. 🤗❤️ 😊👌🍎What's your favorite emoji? Please share it in the comments below!

Join us in making a lasting impact - leave a legacy with DRWF through a bequest in your will. Your gift today can help change lives tomorrow. Email us today: [email protected]

Local MD> DC>VA: Please join the fundraiser at Giant Food Community Bag program this month. For every bag purchased this month, DRWF will receive $1.00.🍎

Thanks for your support!

drwf | The Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation® (DRWF) is a 501c3 non-profit organization, established in 1993. Our mission is to help find the cure for diabetes and until that goal is achieved, to provide the care needed to combat the detrimental and life-threatening complications of this terrible d...

Happy Social Media Giving Day! 🎉 Today, let's celebrate the joy of giving back to our communities. Share information about your diabetes journey, it just may help one person not feel alone. https://ow.ly/g3C750SuBkC

Please consider a gift to DRWF today. Make a bequest addition to your will.

Diabetes News:

With Once-a-Week Dosing, Insulin Efsitora Alfa Delivers A1C Reduction and Safety Profile Consistent with Daily Insulin | Eli Lilly and Company The Investor Relations website contains information about Eli Lilly and Company's business for stockholders, potential investors, and financial analysts.

Tips to help charge medical devices safely
Safely Charge Hearing Aids, Glucose Monitors, Insulin Pumps, and Other Medical Devices to Avoid Overheating
Medical devices with rechargeable batteries meet important medical needs, but if they are not charged properly, they can overheat, which may result in fires, or cause minor injuries or serious burns.

Tips to Help Charge Medical Devices Safely USB chargers for hearing aids, glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and other medical devices can lead to overheating, fire, minor injuries, and serious burns.

DRWF would like to wish all the mothers a wonderful and restful day. We appreciate all of your loving support and guidance.

FDA warns on insulin pump problem:

FDA Warns on Insulin Pump Problem Mobile app glitch may cause t:slim X2 insulin pump battery to drain sooner than expected

Study identifies strong link between red, processed meat intake and severe kidney damage in diabetic women.

Study identifies strong link between red, processed meat intake and severe kidney damage in diabetic women The link between red, processed, and white meat consumption and the likelihood of developing kidney damage and diabetic nephropathy.

Diabetes News:

How a common diabetes drug may help prolong our health- and lifespan Some researchers are investigating how metformin, a common drug used to treat diabetes, may help prolong healthspan and lifespan. What evidence is there to support this notion?

Please consider a gift to Diabetes Research today. Make a bequest addition to your will.

Update: First Pig Kidney Transplant patient discharged from hospital
https://ow.ly/giZG50R9jKA

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News:

US: CVS accused of insulin price-fixing The leading US drugmakers and pharmacy benefit managers colluded to fix prices for insulin, leading to skyrocketing costs and windfall profits for the companies, a new lawsuit alleges. Named are the country’s three largest pharmacy benefit managers—CVS Health, Express Scripts and OptumRx—which...

What does CDCES health certification stand for?
A Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) is a health professional who possesses comprehensive knowledge of and experience in diabetes prevention, prediabetes, and diabetes management. In the diabetes field, CDE was commonly known as Certified Diabetes Educator.

Today is Diabetes Awareness Day. Remember to carry Diabetes alert identification with you at all times. You can request a free identification necklace by emailing us at: [email protected]

Exciting Transplant News
https://ow.ly/NF7R50QYOrp

Surgeons Transplant Pig Kidney Into a Patient, a Medical Milestone The man continues to improve, doctors said. Organs from genetically engineered pigs one day may make dialysis obsolete.

Happy Friday! Where is everyone from? Share in the comments section.🌏

Did you know?
Over 800,000 Americans have kidney failure and require dialysis, a procedure that filters toxins from the blood. More than 100,000 people are on the waiting list to receive a kidney transplant.

Donate your car today! It's a simple process. https://careasy.org/nonprofit/diabetes-research-and-wellness-foundation

Are you a Dexcom user? Did you know that you can request G6 Overpatch (US customers)? Fill out the form:

Overpatch Order Form

Teen develops T1D1 app to help others:
https://ow.ly/257l50QRlJo

Gaithersburg teen's app for diabetics waiting on FDA approval Called T1D1, the app took off. It was downloaded more 45,000 times. 13-year-old Drew Mendelow’s doctors were even recommending it to other patients. That is, until 2021, when the app – which did not have clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – was taken down.

Diabetes News: Dexcom over the counter Stelo Glucose Biosensor wins FDA clearance:
https://ow.ly/C0pk50QRgue

Dexcom over-the-counter Stelo Glucose Biosensor wins FDA clearance The patch provides continuous glucose monitoring, sends readings directly to a wearer's smartphone and supplies personal insights into one's glucose health.