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The Insulin Crisis and Latinos

In 2021, nearly 1 in 5 adults in the US with diabetes either skipped, delayed, or used less insulin than was needed to save money, according to a recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Not taking the proper amount of insulin is dangerous, and can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis, which can be fatal. …
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3 Surprising Diabetes Studies and Their Substantial Impact

Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the country, impacting 38 million adults in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).   The long-lasting condition also contributes to heart disease and cancer.   That is why it’s important to address the non-medical drivers of health – such as …
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Dr. Carlos Salama: Protecting Latinos Against Infectious Diseases

Carlos Salama’s father helped people every day as a physician. Inspired by what he saw, Salama knew at an early age that he, too, wanted to help others the way his father did. “People were just very, very grateful for what he provided them. I thought, ‘I want to do this,’” Salama said. Salama was …
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