Young Leaders in Diabetes collaborate with their local associations and IDF to improve life for people living with #diabetes at the national and global level. Meet Konstantina, from Greece, and the rest of the YLD members: https://t.co/0obj4HDQlc
According to @UNOCHA, nearly 132 million people in 42 countries around the world will need humanitarian assistance in 2019, including access to #diabetes care and medicine. Now is the time to act: https://t.co/9OqwoLQ61M
Vaccine-preventable diseases include:
Cervical cancer
Cholera
Diphtheria
Hep B
Influenza
Japanese encephalitis
Measles
Mumps
Pertussis
Pneumonia
Polio
Rabies
Rotavirus
Rubella
Tetanus
Typhoid
Varicella
Yellow Fever
#VaccinesWork!
Here are 5 facts on vaccines you need to know
The 🌍 is facing multiple health challenges.
10 health issues WHO will tackle in 2019:
1⃣Air pollution & Climate change
2⃣Noncommunicable diseases
3⃣Influenza
4⃣Vulnerable settings
5⃣Antimicrobial resistance
6⃣Ebola
7⃣Primary health care
8⃣Vaccines
9⃣Dengue
🔟HIV
#HealthForAll
A recent study by The Lancet shares our view that we must act to decrease global death due to hypertension. Our clinically validated home blood pressure monitors can help people take action to improve the chances of living healthier lives https://t.co/9mWt9MBGjF #goingforzero
In this Inside Angle podcast episode, Dr. Gordon Moore talks with Dr. Christine Sinsky, VP for Professional Satisfaction with the AMA and a national leader in studying the connection between joy in work and health system performance: https://t.co/cNxOoEpwwo
Why are hospitals penalized for readmissions? You might be surprised by the impact of mental illness and substance abuse. See infographic. https://t.co/Hp86iYv8XP
New research shows healthcare organizations that engage in health data exchange may be better able to identify disparities in hypertension care: https://t.co/qy7CPF2S4L via @EHRIntel
#KnowCheckAsk:
Before you take your medication 💊, ask your health professional 👨🏻⚕️👩🏻⚕️ if you have any doubts
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#MedSafetyWeek
The theme for World Diabetes Day 2018 is 'The Family and Diabetes'.
WDD was jointly introduced by the WHO and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) in 1991 amidst concern over an escalating #diabetes epidemic.
#HelplineLive#mydiabetesfamily#WDD2018
High blood pressure has a domino effect on your health, leading to stroke, heart attack and heart failure. Check your blood pressure. https://t.co/O4qlEbg3Yl
Did you know that early stages of hypertension can be managed? Simple lifestyle changes such as introducing 30min of daily exercise to your routine can do the trick. Visit @mochamanstyle’s post for more doctor-recommended tips on how to manage hypertension.https://t.co/Qoh87E6v70