Diabetes
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PublishedJuly 11, 2023
Yarmouth 10-year-old advocates for diabetes research funding at U.S. Senate hearing
Of the 160 children from around the U.S. and 5 countries who attended a hearing about funding for diabetes research, Maria Muayad was the only one who spoke to the committee.
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PublishedApril 1, 2022
U.S. House passes $35-a-month insulin cap as Democrats seek wider bill
For the legislation to pass Congress, 10 Republican senators would have to vote in favor.
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PublishedMay 4, 2021
Commentary: Making health care work for Maine families like mine
Nobody with diabetes should have to ration vials of insulin. A new package would hold drugmakers accountable and make medications more affordable.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2019
Maine Voices: As our state’s diabetes rate soars, free program aims to help those at risk
The MaineHealth Diabetes Prevention Program can cut chances of developing this serious condition by up to 75 percent.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2019
Another View: Sen. Collins is a champion for Mainers with Type 1 diabetes
A recent op-ed did not tell the full story of the senator's leadership on this issue.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2019
Maine Voices: When it comes to helping Type 1 diabetes families, Sen. Collins is resting on her laurels
As insulin costs soar, she has put forward a Band-Aid bill and supported tax breaks for insulin manufacturers.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2019
Sen. Collins among those proposing a way to reduce insulin prices
The bipartisan plan aims to incentivize lower list prices.
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PublishedJune 25, 2019
Yarmouth girl to share her diabetes story on national stage
Ruby Anderson, 9, will represent Maine at this year's Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Children's Congress in Washington, D.C.