World Diabetes Day is held annually on 14th November as recognition of the discovery of insulin on this date. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) have announced that this year's focus will be on well-being and they encourage everyone involved in the diabetes community to join in activities for the day to raise awareness.
World Diabetes Day is a global occasion for people with diabetes, healthcare professionals, advocates, policymakers and the public to unite to raise awareness of and take action on diabetes.
One way to get involved is through sharing your #DiabetesLife story on social media to help spread the word about diabetes and well-being. Visit the WDD website to learn more: www.worlddiabetesday.org
Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF)
Wear it ONEderful
This World Diabetes Day, Breakthrough T1D are inviting the diabetes community to celebrate by wearing their most joyful, whimsical and downright wonderful outfits to help raise funds for type 1 research.
To sign up for Wear it ONEderful click here (links to external website).
Diabetes UK
Details of events / participation not yet available. See webpage here: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/support-us/world-diabetes-day
Diabetes Ireland
As part of World Diabetes celebrations this year, Diabetes Ireland will be kicking off events with itsDiabetes Health Awareness Exhibition taking place in the Riu Plaza The Gresham Hotel, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1 from 12 noon to 4.30pm on Sunday 10th November.
This free event will provide an array of attractions for the public such asBlood Pressure checks, Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessments, Weight and Waist Circumference assessments and CPR Introduction sessionsalong with a range of education workshops for people living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes that will run throughout the day.
There will also be a wide range of companies exhibiting on the day, showcasing the latest medical technology along with a broad range of healthy living stands and other diabetes related services and professionals in attendance to answer queries from attendees.
See details on website here: https://www.diabetes.ie/world-diabetes-week-celebrations-kick-off-in-dublin/
Banting House, Canada
World Diabetes Day 2024, 6-8pm
• Sir Frederick Banting's 133rd birthday
• Museum's 40th anniversary
Evening activities will include:
• museum open house
• opening of our newest exhibit: “Forty for Forty”
• the unveiling of the newly-installed commemorative bricks in
the Global Garden
• the reading of “Dear Dr. Banting” letters left at the museum
• diabetes-friendly birthday cupcakes and hot chocolate
• exhibitors TBD
Admission is FREE.
American Diabetes Association
See details on website here: https://diabetes.org/adm
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We hope you'll be joining in on 14th November!
Read about the Discovery in our article here: Celebrate the Discovery of Insulin - 100 Years Old!
Find out about this year's theme and the history of Wold Diabetes Day here.
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