Insulet celebrates Diabetes Awareness month

ACTON, Mass. – Insulet, maker of the Omnipod, will virtually ring the closing bell at the Nasdaq Stock Market on Nov. 15, as part of its planned activities to recognize Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day during the month of November. “We are passionate about improving the lives of people with diabetes and at Insulet we strive to make Pod therapy universally accessible to anyone requiring daily insulin,” said Shacey Petrovic, president and CEO. “With over 400 million people living with diabetes worldwide and 11 to 12 million in the countries we serve today, we’re committed to making an impact on this global epidemic.” Throughout the month, Insulet will sponsor various community events, including Children with Diabetes’ Virtual Friends for Life, Risely Health’s Together T1D, and Beyond Type 1’s Community Table focusing on diabetes language. The company has also partnered with Senita to offer a collection of fitness apparel with a portion of the proceeds funding scholarships for students living with diabetes. Insulet employees will also help spread awareness throughout November with various activities, including sharing their personal stories about living with the disease and wearing blue on Fridays.