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"Insulet's mission is to improve the lives of people with diabetes, so wefelt it was imperative to join IDF to increase global awareness of thisdevastating disease, which affects millions of people worldwide," said DuaneDeSisto, Insulet's president & chief executive officer. "Our easy-to-useOmniPod(R) Insulin Management System helps people with diabetes stay healthywhile living life fully. OmniPod's innovative, tubing-free design provides allthe benefits of pump therapy, which supplies the best control over diabetes,while eliminating the hassles of a traditional pump. Its virtually pain-freeautomated insertion has no needles in sight, which appeals to both childrenand adults. But primarily, OmniPod enables people with diabetes to simply livetheir lives normally."
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The campaign also emphasizes that, with the right treatment, children andadolescents can live full, healthy and productive lives. To ensure this, it'svital that parents know the early warning signs of diabetes and if their childshows these signs, to seek immediate medical attention. These signs include:
"We are extremely pleased that Insulet is an official partner in WorldDiabetes Day and very much welcome their support and expertise in diabetes tobring attention to the disease," said World Diabetes Day Campaign DirectorPhil Riley.
Introduced by IDF and the World Health Organization in 1991, WorldDiabetes Day is celebrated every year on November 14 because it marks thebirthday of Frederick Banting, who, along with Charles Best, is credited withthe discovery of insulin. All WDD partners share the goal of increasingdiabetes awareness, care and priority in the world health arena.
In addition to partnering in the WDD campaign, Insulet is focused onraising awareness of diabetes during November, National Diabetes AwarenessMonth, through a series of local market efforts in cities throughout theUnited States.
About Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease characterized by the destructionof more than 90% of the body's insulin-producing cells. It can neither beprevented nor cured. Globally, it is the most common form of diabetes inchildren, affecting around 500,000 children under 15, with 70,000 new casesdiagnosed each year. Prevalence is increasing most quickly among pre-schoolchildren, at a rate of 5% per year.
About the International Diabetes Federation
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is an umbrella organization ofover 200 member associations in more than 160 countries, advocating for themore than 250 million people with diabetes, their families, and theirhealthcare providers. Its mission is to promote diabetes care, prevention anda cure worldwide. The International Diabetes Federation is an NGO in officialrelations with the World Health Organization and an associated NGO with theUnited Nations Department of Public Information. The International DiabetesFederation leads the World Diabetes Day and Unite for Diabetes campaigns.Additional information is available at www.idf.org
About the OmniPod Insulin Management System
Cleared by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in January 2005, theOmniPod Insulin Management System offers people living with insulin-requiringdiabetes unprecedented freedom, comfort and ease in managing their diabetes.The System currently consists of two devices, the compact, lightweightOmniPod, which is worn discreetly beneath clothing and delivers precise,personalized doses of insulin based on instructions programmed wirelesslyusing its companion, the handheld, wireless Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM).The OmniPod features no tubing and virtually pain-free automated insertion.The PDM, which is very similar in look and feel to a personal digitalassistant, features an integrated blood glucose meter, disease managementsoftware and integrated storage and display of all insulin delivery, bloodglucose and carbohydrate records.
About Insulet Corporation
Insulet Corporation is an innovative medical device company dedicated toimproving the lives of people with diabetes. The Company's OmniPod InsulinManagement System is a revolutionary, discreet and easy-to-use insulininfusion system that features two easy-to-use parts with no tubing andfully-automated cannula insertion. Through the OmniPod System, Insulet seeksto expand the use of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) therapyamong people with insulin-requiring diabetes. Founded in 2000, Insulet isbased in Bedford, MA.-- Frequent urination -- Excessive thirst -- Increased hunger -- Rapid weight loss -- Tiredness -- Lack of interest and concentration -- Blurred vision -- Vomiting and stomach pain (often mistaken as the flu)
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