First United Nations observed World Diabetes Day a resounding success
This 14 November marked the first United Nations observed World Diabetes Day, following the passage of United Nations Resolution 61/225 in December 2006. Thousands of people around the world joined together to show their commitment to reversing the diabetes epidemic and improving the lives of people with diabetes everywhere.
Over 320 landmarks and buildings around the world lit up in blue to mark the day and diabetes walks were held in more than 70 countries. Visit www.worlddiabetesday.org and see how the global diabetes community united for diabetes on 14 November.
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Hello,
I live in England.My son Andrew who is 4,was diagnosed diabetic last january at just 3 and 2mths. Although it was tough to accept at first, my husband and I are doing our best for our son to live a "normal" life.He's now at a school nursery. The threat of "hypo" is always at the back of our mind especially at night time. We treat Andrew as a "normal" child. He and his big brother lead a busy, happy life. Injection time is always difficult, with screaming and kicking. We are hopeful for his future to be cured with a transplant of islets.
Posted by: Mrs F. Doherty | 19 Oct 2007 14:59:27
I feel very happy that the UN has officially given diabetes recognition as an epidemic that requires global attention and medical sanction. As a member of the Nigeria Expert Committee on Non-Communicable Disease, I expect our new Minister of Health to empower the committee to formulate Prevention and treatment Guidelines. As the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) meet tomorrow for a workshop on Alternate Medical Care, may this important topic be given due prominence.
Posted by: Dr Reginald Nnamdi OPUTA | 13 Nov 2007 11:51:48
It is badly necessary that the UN should look into the global problem posed by Diabetes, a disease that affects economy. The disease should be fought from the very beginning of its action in childhood.
Posted by: Dr. Sibananda Mohanty | 13 Nov 2007 16:00:09
I have had Diabetes now for 15 years. I had been Diagnosed with it at 6 years old. I used to speak with children with juvenile Diabetes at Burns clinic, in Petoskey, michigan (NMH as some may presume). This is something i have wanted to touch basis on with someone out there, I'm glad finally someone has realized that diabetes is a serious disease, striking hundreds or thousands of people each day! throughout the world. Let's all be fortunate enough to accept this "diabetes day". Thanks so much!
Jake
Posted by: Jacob Shoemaker | 15 Nov 2007 09:57:43
Hello my name is Carlos (Health Educator) and I work for a Native American Pueblo in New Mexico at the Diabetes Center. On World Diabetes Day 11/14/07, we created a contest for all pueblo employees which was called "Decorate for Diabetes". Employees decorated their office spaces with health promotion displays (some with relatives that have died from Diabetes) that were centered around Diabetes Awareness. A co-worker and I went around on that day and judged the displays for prizes in which we are to give out next Wed. We had a great turn out. 9 departments with over 104 employees participated it was a huge success for Diabetes awareness on World Diabetes Day. Thank You from the Isleta Pueblo, NM,US
Posted by: Carlos | 16 Nov 2007 23:40:12
