World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on 14 November. Diabetes representative organizations and individuals worldwide establish a …
World Diabetes Day
When does it take place? World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on 14
November The date was chosen because it marks the birthday of Frederick
Banting, who, along with Charles Best, is credited with the discovery of
insulin
How did it all begin? World Diabetes Day was introduced by the
International Diabetes Federation IDF and the World Health Organization
WHO in 1991, in response to concern over the escalating incidence of
diabetes around the world On 20 December 2006, United Nations
Resolution61/225 designated World Diabetes Day as a United Nations day, to
be observed every year beginning in 2007
Where does it take place? World Diabetes Day is a global event It brings
together millions of people in over 150 countries to raise awareness of
diabetes, including children and adults affected by diabetes, healthcare
professionals, healthcare decision-makers and the media Numerous local and
national events are organized by the member associations of the
International Diabetes Federation and by other associations and
organizations, healthcare professionals, healthcare authorities, and
individuals with an interest in diabetes World Diabetes Day unites
the
global diabetes community to produce a powerful voice for diabetes
awareness
How is it marked? Diabetes representative organizations and individuals
worldwide establish a range of activities tailored to a variety of target
audiences Activities organized every year include such things as:
participation in the Global Diabetes Walk organized in partnership with
the World Diabetes Foundation, media events, sports activities, free
screenings for diabetes and its complications, workshops and exhibitions
Is there a special theme every year? Each year World Diabetes Day is
centred on a theme related to diabetes Topics covered in the past have
included diabetes and human rights, diabetes and lifestyle, and the costs
of diabetes Recent themes were Diabetes and obesity 2004, Diabetes and
foot care 2005 and Diabetes in the disadvantaged and the vulnerable
2006 The theme for World Diabetes Day 2007 and 2008 is Diabetes in
children and adolescents
What is the logo? To mark the passage of the United Nations World Diabetes
Day Resolution, a version of the diabetes circle has been adopted for World
Diabetes Day A simple icon that can be easily adapted, the circle
symbolizes life and health
The colour blue reflects the sky that unites
all nations The blue circle signifies the unity of the global diabetes
community in response to the diabetes pandemic
The International Diabetes Federation: Founded in 1950, The International
Diabetes Federation IDF is a worldwide alliance of over 200 diabetes
representative organizations in more than 160 countries IDFs mission is
to promote diabetes care, prevention and a cure worldwide IDF is a truly
global advocate for people with diabetes, committed to supporting
activities that promote diabetes awareness at the national, regional and
international level The main aims of IDF are to: raise awareness of
diabetes and its complications worldwide; promote diabetes education;
influence and bring about change; act as global advocate for people with
diabetes; promote and improve diabetes care; improve clinical care and
access to medication
Source:obesityresearch.nih.gov
