Ron Raab B.Ec.
Brief Biography
Ron Raab B.Ec., is a Vice President of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) www.idf.org and a member of the IDF Insulin, Strips and Other Diabetes Supplies Task Force.
He is also President of Insulin for Life Australia Inc http://www.insulinforlife.org which sends donated insulin and other supplies to countries in need on a sustainable, equitable assess basis.
Ron has had Type 1 diabetes for the last 47 years since the age of 6. He has a background in economics, statistics and program management and worked at the International Diabetes Institute www.diabetes.com.au , Melbourne, Australia 1980-2000.
Ron is also active about issues of �empowering� people with diabetes by trying to convey their views in the policies and activities of the IDF. "Successful management of diabetes by people with diabetes is a complex issue. One of the important roles of health care professionals and Diabetes Associations is to facilitate and encourage this process of diabetes �ownership� and responsibility by the person with diabetes themselves.
Ron Raab B.Ec.
Vice President, International Diabetes Federation http://www.idf.org
Member, IDF Task Force on Insulin, Test Strips and Other Diabetes Supplies
President, Insulin for Life Australia Inc.... Saving Lives around the World