MESSAGE ON WORLD DIABETES DAY
Today is 14 November of 2008. The UN is observing the day every year as the World Diabetes Day (WDD). It is the primary global awareness campaign of the diabetes world. In 1991 the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) together introduced it in response to the alarming rise in diabetes around the world. In 2007, the UN marked the Day for the first time with the passage of the United Nations World Diabetes Day Resolution in December 2006. It features a new theme chosen by the International Diabetes Federation each year to address issues facing the global diabetes community. It is celebrated on November 14, to mark the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, first conceived the idea which led to the discovery of insulin in 1922.
The theme of 2007 and 2008 is for Children and Adolescents. Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood. Type 1 diabetes is growing by 3% per year in children and adolescents, and at an alarming 5% per year among pre-school children. It is estimated that 70,000 children under 15 develop type 1 diabetes each year (almost 200 children a day). Currently, an estimated 440,000 children live with type 1 diabetes globally. Type 2 diabetes was once seen as a disease of adults but today, it is growing at alarming rates in children and adolescents. The Federation's two year focus on children through the campaign, aims to increase awareness among parents and caregivers, teachers, healthcare professionals, politicians and the public.
The Day is celebrated worldwide by the over 200 member associations of the Federation in more than 160 countries. Member States of the UN, associations and organizations, companies, healthcare professionals and people living with diabetes and their families also celebrated.
Activities of the global diabetes community including International Diabetes Federation member associations, diabetes organizations, NGOs, health departments and companies develop an extensive range of activities, tailored to a variety of groups. Activities organized each year included 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; Monument lightings; Human blue circles; Walks; Runs; and Cycle Races.
Each year has a different 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 include: 2004: Diabetes and Obesity; 2005: Diabetes and Foot Care2006: Diabetes in the Disadvantaged and the Vulnerable; and 2007-2008: Diabetes in Children and Adolescents.
The logo is the blue circle - the global symbol for diabetes which was developed as part of the Unite for Diabetes awareness campaign. The logo was adopted in 2007 to mark the passage of the United Nations World Diabetes Day Resolution. The significance of the blue circle symbol is overwhelmingly positive. Across cultures, the circle symbolizes life and health. The colour blue reflects the sky that unites all nations and is the colour of the United Nations flag. The blue circle signifies the unity of the global diabetes community in response to the diabetes pandemic.
Dr S R Mangang
Today is 14 November of 2008. The UN is observing the day every year as the World Diabetes Day (WDD). It is the primary global awareness campaign of the diabetes world. In 1991 the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) together introduced it in response to the alarming rise in diabetes around the world. In 2007, the UN marked the Day for the first time with the passage of the United Nations World Diabetes Day Resolution in December 2006. It features a new theme chosen by the International Diabetes Federation each year to address issues facing the global diabetes community. It is celebrated on November 14, to mark the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, first conceived the idea which led to the discovery of insulin in 1922.
The theme of 2007 and 2008 is for Children and Adolescents. Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood. Type 1 diabetes is growing by 3% per year in children and adolescents, and at an alarming 5% per year among pre-school children. It is estimated that 70,000 children under 15 develop type 1 diabetes each year (almost 200 children a day). Currently, an estimated 440,000 children live with type 1 diabetes globally. Type 2 diabetes was once seen as a disease of adults but today, it is growing at alarming rates in children and adolescents. The Federation's two year focus on children through the campaign, aims to increase awareness among parents and caregivers, teachers, healthcare professionals, politicians and the public.
The Day is celebrated worldwide by the over 200 member associations of the Federation in more than 160 countries. Member States of the UN, associations and organizations, companies, healthcare professionals and people living with diabetes and their families also celebrated.
Activities of the global diabetes community including International Diabetes Federation member associations, diabetes organizations, NGOs, health departments and companies develop an extensive range of activities, tailored to a variety of groups. Activities organized each year included 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; Monument lightings; Human blue circles; Walks; Runs; and Cycle Races.
Each year has a different 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 include: 2004: Diabetes and Obesity; 2005: Diabetes and Foot Care2006: Diabetes in the Disadvantaged and the Vulnerable; and 2007-2008: Diabetes in Children and Adolescents.
The logo is the blue circle - the global symbol for diabetes which was developed as part of the Unite for Diabetes awareness campaign. The logo was adopted in 2007 to mark the passage of the United Nations World Diabetes Day Resolution. The significance of the blue circle symbol is overwhelmingly positive. Across cultures, the circle symbolizes life and health. The colour blue reflects the sky that unites all nations and is the colour of the United Nations flag. The blue circle signifies the unity of the global diabetes community in response to the diabetes pandemic.
Dr S R Mangang
President, ifop
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