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What We're Reading: Importing Insulin; Teen Depression and Anxiety; Gene Editing Guidelines
A bill would allow the importation of insulin from Canada and other countries; a survey highlighted the prevalence of anxiety and depression among teens; and the World Health Organization has established a committee to set guidelines for gene editing.
Bill Would Allow Importing Insulin
A bill introduced by Representative Peter Welch, D-Vermont, would legalize the importation of insulin from Canada by pharmacists, patients, and wholesalers. According to The Hill, after 2 years, importation would expand to other countries with safety standards similar to the United States. The proposal would require the FDA to certify and inspect all imported insulin, and patients would still need a prescription to buy it.
Anxiety and Depression Among Teens
A survey from Pew Research Center revealed that the most teens in the United States see anxiety and depression as a major problem. The prevalence of the 2 conditions are on the rise and 7 in 10 teens reported seeing them as a major problem among their peers. The survey also highlighted concerns with bullying, drug addiction, and alcohol use.
Global Guidelines for Gene Editing
In wake of the controversial births of the world’s first gene-edited babies in China, the World Health Organization has created a new committee to set guidelines for scientists editing genes. The 18-member committee includes a Chinese bioethicist who next month will examine the “scientific, ethical, social, and legal challenges associated” with human gene editing, reported The Wall Street Journal.
Beyond Insulin: The Impact of Next-Generation Diabetes Technology
April 17th 2024Experts explain how new diabetes technologies like continuous glucose monitors are transforming care beyond intensive insulin therapy, offering personalized insights and improving outcomes for patients of all treatment levels.
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How Can Employers Leverage the DPP to Improve Diabetes Rates?
February 15th 2022On this episode of Managed Care Cast, Jill Hutt, vice president of member services at the Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health, explains the Coalition’s efforts to reduce diabetes rates through the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP).
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Balancing Care Access and Fragmentation for Better Outcomes in Veterans With Diabetes
April 22nd 2021The authors of a study in the April 2021 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® discuss the possible reasons behind the link between care fragmentation and hospitalizations in veterans with diabetes, as well as potential opportunities to address disjointed care in the context of the widespread telehealth uptake seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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