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Each year, on November 14, World Diabetes Day (WDD) is recognized around the world. WDD was created in 1991 in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. It is the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign, reaching a global audience of over 1 billion people in more than 160 countries.
Facts & Figures from the International Diabetes Federation’s Diabetes Atlas:
The theme for World Diabetes Day 2020 is Nurses and Diabetes. The campaign aims to raise awareness around the crucial role that nurses play in supporting people living with diabetes. As the number of people with diabetes continues to rise across the world, the work of nurses and other health professional support staff becomes increasingly important in managing the impact of the condition.
West plays a significant role in helping to deliver diabetes care globally. For example, West’s Waterford site serves as a center of excellence for the manufacturing process required to meet the needs of the insulin market. There is a global increase in the demand for injectable life-saving diabetes drugs, and West is committed to supporting this critical demand by producing the highest quality products for our customers and patients, including insulin sheeting, seals and cartridge components.
West Contract Manufacturing also plays a critical role in the production, assembly and manufacturing expertise of injection and monitoring devices for the diabetes market. Dublin manufactures insulin pens, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices and auto injectors, while Contract Manufacturing in the US manufactures reusable insulin pens, CGM devices and pump components.
Remember, up to 80% of cases of type 2 diabetes could be prevented through the adoption of a healthy lifestyle. We encourage you to educate yourself on the keys to diabetes prevention and management.
Binghuan Cao, Sr. Tech Support, Maintenance, China, has worked at West for 12 years. He is a highly motivated, philanthropic activist for West without Borders activities and local community services. Binghuan has been involved in West Without Borders activities in China for the past 10 years. In addition to donating, he has volunteered as a representative for West in support of local schools and community organizations.
USP General Chapter<382> <em>Elastomeric Component Functional Suitability in Parenteral Product Packaging/Delivery Systems</em> is slated to become official on December 1, 2025. This allows five years from the date of publication in December of 2020 for stakeholders to implement the new testing requirements for full compliance. While that date seems to be far off in the future, there has been interest in early adoption of the new chapter and implementation of the various tests it requires.
The FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) released four final guidance documents on Thursday, Sept. 12, which provides the FDA’s current thinking on the Special 510(K) program, the Abbreviated 510(K) program, how to format Traditional and Abbreviated 510(K)s and the new Refuse to Accept policy for 510(K).
In the world of injection molding, experience, expertise, and a passion for sharing knowledge can transform careers and shape the future of the industry. Ron Barr, a seasoned Principal Process Engineer at West, is a testament to this philosophy. With a remarkable journey that began back in 1991 when he joined the workforce at the age of 19, Ron's story is an inspiration to aspiring professionals in the field.
Leaders in the pharmaceutical industry are expecting rapid growth in the near future. To proactively equip the company for these changes, West recently organized a Leaders Round Table in Ahmedabad, India.
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