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In this podcast, we talk about two options to deal with your excess supplies of insulin that is still good to use, so that it doesn’t get wasted.

1) iPump.org: This is a nonprofit whose mission is to provide critical, temporary financial assistance and free supplies to diabetics in need of all ages throughout the United States. They accomplish this through donations from those of use who may have spare supplies sitting around.

(In the interest of full disclosure, I am a member of the board of iPump.org since May 2008.)

2) Insulin For Life: they collect excess unused insulin vials that can still be used and distribute them throughout developing countries in coordination with local centers and International Diabetes Federation’s “Life For a Child” program.

This page lists their collection centers where you can mail your insulin. Also, for members living outside the US, this another place you can send your excess supplies (specially strips).

Manny Hernandez Appointed to iPump Board of Directors

iPump.org, Inc. Press Release:  June 9, 2008
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iPump.org, Inc. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity is pleased to announce the appointment of Manuel (Manny) Hernandez to the iPump board of directors.

Mr. Hernandez brings a wealth of skills and experience to the iPump Board.  He is a Social Entrepreneur and a Community Strategist committed to connecting people touched by diabetes. He has over twelve years of experience doing product and content management. He has worked with Procter & Gamble, Quepasa.com, Earth911, Pets911, Full Sail University and Ning. He is a fully bilingual (Spanish/English), fluent in French, and conversational in Italian and German.

Mr. Hernandez writes a monthly column called “Hola Diabetes” for dLife.com in English and Spanish, aimed at the Latino diabetes community. He also writes the section “Diabetes Hacker” in MyDiabetesCentral.com, aimed at uncovering useful web sites for people with diabetes.  He has also been a guest on NPR on the “Diane Rehm Show.”

In 2008 Mr. Hernandez co-founded Diabetes Hands Foundation along with his wife Andreina. The Diabetes Hands Foundation (DHF) is a nonprofit organization that operates two social networks for people touched by diabetes:   TuDiabetes.com (in English) and EsTuDiabetes.com (en español).   Both of these widely-respected diabetes websites were created and established by Mr. Hernandez.  The DHF seeks to provide an open space for people touched by diabetes to connect with others in pursuit of a healthy life through support, information and creative expression.

About iPump.  iPump provides assistance to persons of any age with any form of diabetes, legally residing in the United States.  Established in June of 2006,iPump is the only full-service assistance organization serving diabetics throughout the United States.  iPump accomplishes its mission largely through the generous in-kind donations of diabetes supplies from the general public.  The supplies are then distributed for free to individuals in need in strict accordance with federal and individual state’s pharmacy board regulations.  iPump has special programs for children and is the only organization that offers “full-service” assistance include help with diabetes supplies, insulin pump supplies, insulin, and insulin pumps.

Contact:  Email Lahle Wolfe if you would like more information about iPump.org, Inc. or any of its programs, or have questions about making donations.