A NEW WAY TO MANAGE TYPE 2 DIABETES THAT ELIMINATES INSULIN INJECTIONS FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS
Diabetes management has taken a significant step forward following FDA clearance of the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) System, for adults 18+ living with type 2 diabetes, making it the first and only AID system cleared for the treatment of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Over 30 million Americans live with type 2 diabetes in the United States, with approximately 6 million people who require insulin, of which 2.5 million are using multiple daily injections (MDI). Despite advances in medical therapy over the past 20 years, there has been no significant change in the percentage of adults with type 2 diabetes achieving recommended HbA1c targets.

This clearance is a FIRST in type 2 diabetes management as it:

replaces the exhausting daily routine of multiple daily injections (MDI) with a discreet, tubeless, waterproof5, and wearable “Pod” ― about half the size of a credit card ― which provides continuous insulin delivery for up to 3 days (72 hours)

proactively helps correct for highs ― and helps protect against lows ― both day and night

communicates with a compatible continuous glucose monitor (CGM)

automatically adjusts insulin delivery every 5 minutes using the CGM value and trend

has shown improvements in patient-reported diabetes related distress

Omnipod 5 is a first-of-its-kind, simplified and effective option for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, providing freedom from multiple daily injections.
Dr. Trang Ly, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Insulet Corporation, will be available to discuss the new automated insulin delivery system for type 2 diabetes and the profound patient impact.
Interview courtesy: Insulet Corporation

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JUST IN TIME FOR WORLD FTD AWARENESS WEEK, WE’RE JOINED TODAY BY DEB, WHO HAS BEEN A CAREGIVER TO SOMEONE WITH F-T-D, AND DR. TIFFANY CHOW, VICE PRESIDENT OF CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT AT ALECTOR AND A NEUROLOGIST EXPERT IN DEMENTIA.

BIO-About Dr. Tiffany Chow
Dr. Tiffany Chow is a Vice President, Clinical Development, Neurology at Alector. She is the author of Canadian bestseller, The Memory Clinic, a comprehensive and ultimately reassuring work about the prevention and management of dementia. She has spent most of her career as a Behavioral Neurologist working with patients and families living with dementias and supporting clinical trials for these illnesses.
Prior to joining Alector, Dr. Chow was a Senior Medical Strategy Director (Central Nervous System) at IQVIA, where she engaged with sponsors developing therapeutics for dementia, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy, and migraine.
Dr. Chow is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Department of Pathology and Laboratory Sciences. She has previously served as Neurology faculty for the University of Southern California, the University of Toronto, and the University of California at Los Angeles. She earned her MD from Rush

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PUZZLING SKIN CONDITION AFFECTS MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
THE HIDDEN REALITY OF LIVING WITH A CHRONIC SKIN DISEASE

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an under-recognized and chronic inflammatory skin condition caused by an overactive immune system that can often go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for years. The symptoms of HS include recurrent, painful abscesses and lesions and can have a significant physical, mental and social impact. HS can be progressive and increase in severity over time.

HS also presents itself in sensitive areas like the armpits, groin and under the breasts and buttocks, so it may be hidden by clothing – leaving many to suffer in silence. Further, the lack of awareness around this disease may lead to patients going undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for seven or more years. Patients may visit a number of doctors before finding a dermatologist with experience in managing HS to confirm diagnosis and determine a plan that best fits their specific needs.

Dr. Joslyn Kirby, a dermatologist with Penn State University, will bring greater understanding about HS by sharing how it’s more than just an inflammatory skin disease. Dr. Kirby will also discuss the importance for HS patients – along with their caregivers – to advocate for their care and seek out a dermatologist with experience treating HS who can help patients to receive an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment options.

Interview courtesy: AbbVie Inc.

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Dr. Mikhail N. Kosiborod, (Mick-hale Kosee-bore-od) Cardiologist at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute and Vice President of Research at Saint Luke’s Health System, discuses the issue of heart failure, define it, demystify it and share information about possible treatment options and latest advancements surrounding the condition.

MORE THAN EIGHT MILLION PEOPLE ARE ESTIMATED TO HAVE “IT” BY 2030. “IT,” IS HEART FAILURE.

NOW MORE THAN EVER, IN LIGHT OF COVID-19, PEOPLE ARE FOCUSING ON THEIR HEALTH AND HOW TO TAKE BETTER CARE OF THEMSELVES, ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH UNDERLYING CONDITIONS THAT MAKES THEM MORE VULNERABLE TO THE VIRUS.

HERE TO HELP US UNDERSTAND WHAT HEART FAILURE IS, WHO’S AT RISK AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT, IS DR. KOSIBOROD.

BIOS:

Mikhail Kosiborod, MD, FACC, FAHA – Kansas City, MO, USA

Dr. Mikhail Kosiborod is a cardiologist, the Vice President of Research at Saint Luke’s Health System, Director of Cardiometabolic Research and Co-Director of the Haverty Cardiometabolic Center of Excellence at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, and Professor of Medicine at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Dr. Kosiborod received training in clinical research, epidemiology and health policy through the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program, as well as clinical training in cardiovascular medicine at Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Kosiborod is an internationally recognized expert in the fields of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, cardiometabolic and cardiorenal syndromes, as well as quality of care and outcomes. Dr. Kosiborod has authored and co-authored over 220 peer-reviewed publications, including scientific statements and position documents. Dr. Kosiborod is involved in the leadership of multiple clinical trials and multi-center registries, and is currently the principal investigator of several investigator-initiated, multicenter trials in diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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Another critical element of having a “work family” is they can be a support system if you or someone you love develops a chronic disease, such as cancer. How can co-workers lend the most effective and meaningful support without being intrusive?

Creating an inclusive and positive environment for an employee coping with a serious medical condition is essential to the overall well-being of a workplace, but coworkers and employers need guidance. On December 4th, Kathy Flora and Rebecca Nellis discuss findings in a recent survey commissioned by Cancer and Careers that explored the experiences of 1,000 US working adults, employed full-time, who work or have worked with someone being treated for a serious condition. They will explain how workplaces can evolve to support and accommodate people juggling work and diagnosis, the importance of fostering a positive and supportive work environment, and the key roles managers and supervisors can play. Some survey highlights include:

• 88% of working adults have concerns about their ability to support a co-worker with a serious and/or chronic medical condition

• Of those who currently work/have worked with someone diagnosed with cancer, 90% have concerns about offering support

• 59% of working adults are not confident that their managers and supervisors know how to support an employee with a serious and/or chronic medical condition

• 89% of workers think management could have done more to be supportive of their co-worker with a serious and/or chronic medical condition
Interview is courtesy: Cancer and Careers

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Why Is There Air? (1965) is Bill Cosby’s third album. It was recorded at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. It won the 1966 Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album.

The final track, “Hofstra”, is an expanded re-telling of the “TV Football” routine from Cosby’s second album, I Started Out as a Child.

The earth’s gravity is strong enough to keep gases emanating from the earth’s crust from flowing into space. Note that all larger planets in the solar system have an atmosphere, whereas the smaller ones don’t. Question Submitted by David Katzmire

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On Friday, November 17, the fantastic annual spectacle of the Leonid meteor shower will hit its peak around midnight. And 2017 will be a particularly special year to view it, since this year the shower coincides with a new moon.

For those of us who are not experts on lunar phases, this means that the lack of light shining from the moon in the sky will make everything especially dark — perfect viewing conditions for a meteor shower. (As long as you’re in an area that doesn’t have a lot of street lights or other light pollution.)

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The shower this year runs from November 6 to November 30, but peaks on the night between November 17 and 18. As in, tonight.

According to Space.com, Leonids got their name from the constellation Leo, where it seems like they originate. They’re really just dust and debris left behind Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle, which was last seen in our solar system in 1998.

The best way to maximize your viewing experience is to be in a very dark area on a low horizon, such as a State or National Park. And sadly, you can’t be looking at your phone during the meteor shower — the light really impedes your view. Space.com also says that people in the Northern hemisphere will get a slightly better view, though the shower can be observed from both the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

But if you miss the Leonids this year, don’t worry. They will literally be back on the pretty much the same days next year.

Depending on where you live, it’ll likely be a dark and cold night, so stay warm and enjoy the show.

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