Diabetes: Don’t Sugarcoat It! – Understanding Diabetes from a Patient’s Perspective | Omnipod Simplify Life

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.   Approximately 7.4 million Americans with diabetes use one or more formulations of insulin.  For those living with diabetes, the management of the disease is complex and can impact overall quality of life.  This is especially true for those that are utilizing insulin as part of their treatment regimen.  As a vital part of the care team, pharmacists already see patients more than any other healthcare providers and are

 

reference: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/reports/reportcard/national-state-diabetes-trends.html [DM1]

 

 

reference: https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/41/6/1299/36487/Insulin-Access-and-Affordability-Working-Group [DM3]