World Diabetes Day 2009-2013

1991World Diabetes Day

begins

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The International Diabetes Federation

and the World Health Organization created

World Diabetes Day in response to diabetes

epidemic

Every year on November 14, World Diabetes Day brings diabetes

to the attention of the world.

November 14 is the birthday of Frederick Banting, one of the

discoverers of insulin.

(c) Banting House National Historic Site of Canada

The theme is set by the International Diabetes

Federation and the World Health Organization.

In 2006, the United Nations passed resolution 61/225. It asks

the world to observe November 14 as World

Diabetes Day and to take action to address the

diabetes threat.

The campaign evolved from one day in the year to a multi-year campaign

The campaign has grown in strength from humble beginnings. . .

. . .to become a truly global event.

2009-2013Diabetes Education and Prevention

The campaign slogan is: Let's Take Control of Diabetes. Now.

2009-2013Understand diabetes and take control

2009-2013Let’s Take Control of Diabetes. Now.

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In 2007, the World Diabetes Day logo incorporated the diabetes circle.

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The global symbol for diabetes was developed during the Unite for Diabetes campaign.

Why a circle?A positive symbol across cultures, the circle symbolizes life and health.

Why blue?The colour blue reflects the sky that unites all nations. The blue border of the circle reflects the colour of the sky and the flag of the United Nations. The blue circle signifies the unity of the global diabetes community in response to the diabetes epidemic.

http://www.diabetesbluecircle.org

Image sources:http://spaaroundtheworld.wordpress.com/about/http://diabetestaskforce.org http://www.cbs.umn.edu/studentservices/involvement/bwb.shtmlhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/mcbill/2081463065/

Use the blue and the circle to show you care

Follow World Diabetes Day

English, French and Spanish campaign websitehttp://www.worlddiabetesday.orgNews & Events RSS feeds“days to go” countdown newsletter

Facebook Group (English, French, Spanish)http://www.worlddiabetesday.org/facebookhttp://www.worlddiabetesday.org/facebook-eshttp://www.worlddiabetesday.org/facebook-frBecome a fan of World Diabetes Day

Twitter http://twitter.com/wdd

YouTubeWorld Diabetes Day ChannelInternational Diabetes Federation Channel

FlickrWorld Diabetes Day group - http://www.flickr.com/groups/wdd

Join World Diabetes Day: Go blue! Go round!

Get ideas and inspiration from the

World Diabetes Day Campaign Book

http://www.worlddiabetesday.org/en/activities/campaign-book

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Find official campaign material at http://www.worlddiabetesday.org/

materialPosters, booklet, logos, web banners,

presentations, etc.

Have funGrab the media

Contact governments

More ideas: http://www.flickr.com/groups/wdd

Spread the word: http://www.worlddiabetesday.org/

activities

http://www.worlddiabetesday.org/events

Support World Diabetes Day

Check the events calendar on the World Diabetes Day site for events near you.

Share your plans for World Diabetes Day with the International Diabetes Federation at wdd@idf.org.

On November 14, make a difference

Every 10 seconds, one person dies of diabetes.

Every 10 seconds, two people develop diabetes.