Perspective - November 2001
 
International foundation to help combat diabetes
On 13 November Novo Nordisk announced a decision to establish an international foundation - the World Diabetes Foundation (WDF) - with the purpose of supporting projects that will improve diabetes care in developing countries.
 
Financial highlights
Sales in the first nine months of 2001 increased by 16%. Sales growth was realised within all key therapeutic areas.

Performance for the first nine months of 2001

 
A new psychological understanding of diabetes
Emotional support for diabetes patients is the key to more effective management of the disease.
 
Increased commitment
New unit to secure leadership in protein delivery.
 
Newsbits
Inhalation of insulin.
Novo Nordisk insulin saves lives in intensive care unit.
Reduction of the share capital.
Novation contact
 
 

About Perspective

Perspective is published by Novo Nordisk A/S, Communications & Design.
It is distributed three times annually to shareholders, press, business relations, employees and other interested audiences, in two languages.

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