Tiffany Tian, Cindy N. Ho, Alessandra T. Ayers, Rachel E. Aaron, David C. Klonoff, David T. Ahn, David Kerr, Anne L. Peters, Athena Philis-Tsimikas, Viral N. Shah, Emily G. Herndon, Yijiong Yang, Chengdong Li, Jing Wang
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OBJECTIVE Diabetes devices, including continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps, may significantly affect environmental sustainability and long-term resilience. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This observational study enrolled 49 adults with diabetes using CGMs, insulin pumps, or multiple daily injections (MDIs; three or more per day). Participants completed daily surveys detailing the types and amounts of diabetes-related waste discarded. RESULTS Of the 49 participants, 11 used MDIs and 38 used insulin pumps. Most were female (63%), were White (80%), had a bachelor’s degree (90%), lived in suburban/urban areas (86%), and were aged <65 years (78%). Average monthly waste was 2.7 lbs for pumps and 3.1 lbs for MDIs. Diabetes-related products contributed nearly 2% of household waste. CONCLUSIONS This study highlights the importance of improving recycling methods and reducing waste from diabetes devices.
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The journal's overarching mission can be captured by the simple word "Care," reflecting its commitment to enhancing patient well-being. Diabetes Care aims to support better patient care by addressing the comprehensive needs of healthcare professionals dedicated to managing diabetes.
Diabetes Care serves as a valuable resource for healthcare practitioners, aiming to advance knowledge, foster research, and improve diabetes management. The journal publishes original research across various categories, including Clinical Care, Education, Nutrition, Psychosocial Research, Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Emerging Treatments and Technologies, Pathophysiology, Complications, and Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk. Additionally, Diabetes Care features ADA statements, consensus reports, review articles, letters to the editor, and health/medical news, appealing to a diverse audience of physicians, researchers, psychologists, educators, and other healthcare professionals.
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