Health Inequity in Communities of Color: Why Education and Early Testing Are Life-Saving
Health inequity has long been an issue in the U.S. among communities of color. The effects of this widespread and persistent issue are devastating, resulting in higher prevalence and death rates of prominent health conditions, such as diabetes and cancer. As a result, healthcare organizations and industry players are forming collaborations aimed to promote health […]
ADA 2023 Recap – New Method of A1c Testing for Better Diabetes Management and Diagnosis and More
The 83rd ADA 2023 Scientific Sessions occurred from June 23 – 26th in San Diego, California this year. Many industry leaders and innovators attended this year’s conference to address the future trends and challenges associated with diabetes treatment and care. Core topics of conversation included: Automated insulin delivery systems can make it easier for people […]
The AADA Is Leading the Fight Against Diabetes and Health Inequity
Health problems in the U.S. disproportionately impact Black Americans due to gaps in health care, socioeconomic inequalities, and systemic racism. As a result, organizations such as the African American Diabetes Association (AADA) have emerged to support and empower groups impacted by these healthcare disparities, working toward health equity for all. Background – Racial Disparities in […]
Minority Patient Groups at Higher Risk of Developing Diabetes and Receiving Inaccurate A1c Readings
Minority Patient Groups at Higher Risk of Developing Diabetes and Receiving Inaccurate A1c Readings The United States is home to many cultural and ethnic diversity. With this comes recognition of health disparities among these populations, one of these differences being the rates of diagnosed diabetes. According to the ADA, 11.3% of all U.S. adults have […]
Orange Biomed to Present a Revolutionary New Method of A1c Testing at ADA 2024 – Preview Before Public Release
Learn How The Microfluidic Technology In OBM rapid A1c, A New At-Home Device For Monitoring HbA1C, Can Generate Lab-Accurate Results From A Single Drop of Blood For More Accessible And Affordable Testing. Seattle, WA, June 4, 2024 —Orange Biomed—a South Korean diabetes management innovator—just announced today that they will present OBM rapid A1c, a reusable, […]