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ā€˜I had to change my life’: Diabetes on the rise in younger Americans

Dy’Ann Jones is a third-generation diabetic. Her grandmother was diagnosed in her mid-60s, her mother in her late 50s. Jones, however, was diagnosed with...

Here’s where to get help if you can’t afford your insulin

It’s no surprise many skimp on their insulin dose or skip it altogether considering Americans pay much more for the medicine than people in...

Millions of people need insulin. Why is it so expensive?

It was 2004 when Ida Allen was diagnosed with diabetes. The disease runs in her family, from her mother to her husband to all...

Sharing insulin probably more common than you realize

In the parking lot at Genesis Plaza in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood is a simple venture with the potential to save lives. It’s a ā€œnalox-box,ā€...

ā€˜Falling through the cracks’: Long-term disparities in diabetes care

Dr. Arjun Sinha specializes in kidney care at IU Health and the VA Hospital. Oftentimes, he said, patients in end-stage kidney disease ā€” of which diabetes...

Diabetes: A crisis in plain sight

Doris Shaw has had diabetes longer than there have been footprints on the moon. It’s been 55 years of managing symptoms, battling side effects...

Dennis Murphy: Investing in the future of Indiana’s workforce will alleviate labor shortage strain

As the economy begins to recover and businesses start to reopen or transition back to the office, our country has found itself in the...

Type 1 diabetes vs. Type 2 diabetes: What’s the difference?

There are two main forms of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. People with Type 1 diabetes don’t produce insulin. It’s a genetic disorder that...

Foundation raising awareness of epilepsy

When Joshua Nalls was 5 years old, his parents noticed he stared off into space and was unresponsive when they called his name. Recognizing...

Health department opens vaccine clinic for kids 5-11 only

The Marion County Public Health Department opened a new COVID-19 vaccine clinic for 5- to 11-year-olds only. The clinic, located at 3685 Commercial Drive,...

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