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November is National Diabetes Month, not that you’d know it by listening to or reading the media –especially local.
However, every day we hear about the different types of treatments as they are sold and advertised. We also hear about the epidemic of diabetes. But where is the money for research? This killer takes more lives than breast cancer and AIDS combined.
Children, young adults, the middle-aged and elderly are all victims. Insulin and oral medications are only treatments, not cures. Children must take multiple injections each day or wear an insulin pump.
This killer invades the body and causes ugly, painful complications –and this may take years. It can affect every system in the body. It’s devastating.
I have dealt with this disease for more than 35 years. I watched my son die from it. My sister has required a kidney transplant and has had a stroke because of it. My husband and I both have it and have know others of all ages who are dealing with it.
We have glucose monitors, insulin pens and pumps –but no cure in the foreseeable future. Contact your senators and representatives and ask for funding for research and a cure.
I have seen only one event advertised this month, and for that I thank Riverside Pharmacy.
People with diabetes deserve attention as much as those with other diseases.
Linda Crockett
Salisbury
