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Pharmacy students talk diabetes at tabling event

Nataley Davis | staff writer Over 40 million Americans live with diabetes. On Tuesday, Duquesne’s student chapter of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) hosted an outreach event in the Student Union for Diabetes Alert Day, a nationally observed day of awareness created by the American Diabetes Association. Two students in the pharmacy program, Anna Sholties and Ericka Richards, are on the Operation Diabetes Committee and … Continue reading Pharmacy students talk diabetes at tabling event

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‘Grabbed diabetes by the hand:’ Student shares illness journey

Kaitlyn Hughes | features editor In second grade, Duquesne University junior Hannah Litke became sick with strep throat — but she never recovered. Weeks had gone by of Hannah feeling tired and constantly trying to quench her thirst by drinking more water than usual. Finally, Hannah’s second grade teacher, Beth Rogers, called home to express concern for her. After trips to the pediatrician and a … Continue reading ‘Grabbed diabetes by the hand:’ Student shares illness journey

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