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World Diabetes Day : 14th
November
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World Diabetes Day takes place on 14 November
every year and is an official United Nations World Day. The date was
chosen
because it marks the birthday of Frederick Banting, who, along with Charles
Best, is credited with the discovery of insulin. While many events take place on
or around the day itself, a themed campaign runs throughout the year.
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. Since then, the event has grown in popularity every year.
Diabetes is recognized as “a chronic,
debilitating and costly disease associated with major complications that pose
severe risks for families, countries and the entire world.”
World Diabetes Day is celebrated worldwide. It
brings together millions of people in over 160 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 diabetes representative organizations,
healthcare professionals, healthcare authorities, and individuals who want to
make a difference. World Diabetes Day unites the global diabetes community to
produce a powerful voice for diabetes awareness.
Activities that are organized every year
include:
- Lighting buildings and monuments in blue –
the colour of the diabetes circle
- Walks and cycle rides
- Radio and television programmes
- Sports events
- Free screenings for diabetes and its
complications
- Public information meetings
- Poster and leaflet campaigns
- Diabetes workshops and exhibitions
- Press conferences
- Newspaper and magazine articles
- Events for children and adolescents
- Activities and lessons in schools
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