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Insulin for Life provides life-saving insulin in recent Haiti earthquake
Insulin for Life Australia and Global (IFL) responded to the recent Haiti earthquake with enough donated insulin for 200 people arriving in Haiti within a few days of the quake, taken in directly by staff of the Haiti Diabetes Association after receiving it from IFL. Transport and other handling costs for these were paid by the International Diabetes Federation and other IFL affiliates also sent supplies. IFL President Ron Raab said in a statement "It is very rewarding to know that IFL was able to save lives during those critical first weeks [following the quake]". Insulin for Life Australia (IFL) and Global (active in 6 countries, coordinated by IFL Australia) collects donated, unopened, in-date insulin, test strips and other supplies that are no longer needed which would otherwise be wasted. All of these supplies are donated overseas, following specific requests from recognised organisations with an agreed protocol. 29 countries have been supplied over the last year in ongoing and emergency medical responses. Diabetes CCRE Chief Investigator Alicia Jenkins is a Board Member and Medical Advisor for IFL. |
Insulin and other supplies from Australia in Haiti soon afterthe earthquake, provided by IFL through donations.
Diabetes treatment using donated supplies in Haiti, following the earthquake. |
Upcoming events
Joint Diabetes Research Meeting
"Towards antigen specific immune therapy to prevent type 1 diabetes"
Dr Stuart Mannering, Immunology and Diabetes Unit, St Vincent's Institute
Thursday, February 11, 2010
12.30pm - 1.30pm (light lunch served from 12.15pm)
Seminar Room
Level 2, Clinical Sciences Building
St Vincent's Hospital
29 Regent Street, Fitzroy
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Diabetes Australia- Vic "Type 1 in the City" Community Seminar
"The 'C' Word"
Associate Professor Alicia Jenkins, Chief Investigator, Diabetes CCRE
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
7.00pm
Charles Latrobe Theatre
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Function and Convention Centre
Ground Floor Grattan Street, Carlton
Bookings essential. Call 1300 136 588. Download the flier here.
Research Seminar
"Impact of OzDAFNE on Psychological and Metabolic Variables in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes: A Comparison with CSII and MDI"
Lisa Engel, D.Psych (Health), CDE, Deakin University and Cabrini Medical Centre
Thursday, February 18, 2010
12.30pm - 1.30pm (light lunch served from 12.15pm)
Seminar Room
St Vincent's Institute
9 Princes Street, Fitzroy
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Training and Continuing Professional Development
Continuing Professional Development Seminar:
"Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring: What the non-endocrinologist should know"
This seminar will be run on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne.
For more information, visit the Continuing Professional Development page on our website.
