World Diabetes Day (WDD), organized by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) is the primary global awareness campaign of the diabetes world. It was first introduced in 1991 in response to concern over the escalating incidence of diabetes around the world.  Since then, it has grown in popularity and now unites more than 350 million people worldwide including opinion leaders, health-care professionals, careers, the general public, and of course, people with diabetes.

 

 

 

 

World Diabetes Day 2005: Diabetes and Foot Care

When does it take place?

World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on November 14. The date was chosen as it is the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, first conceived the idea which led to the discovery of insulin in October 1921.

Where is it celebrated?

All around the world, World Diabetes Day is celebrated by the member associations of the International Diabetes Federation in over 140 countries.

IDF member associations organize an extensive range of activities which vary from country to country. Anyone can join in!

Do you want to know what is happening in your country? Contact your local/national association to find out more.

How is it organized?

IDF member associations organize an extensive range of activities which vary from country to country.
 
The IDF produces a variety of materials which are distributed by our member associations to the general public and the media. Our member associations use these materials to design a World Diabetes Cay campaign which best meets the needs of the diabetes community in the country concerned. Activities organized in recent years include:

The logo

In 1996, a permanent logo was designed. The logo is central to creating a strong global identity for World Diabetes Day. The logo, based on the well-known symbol of Yin and Yang, represents a combination of balance and teamwork. These two elements form the core of effective diabetes management: a careful balance of insulin, medication, diet and exercise is essential in order to remain fit and healthy, as is teamwork between health-care professionals, colleagues, friends and family.

The theme

Each year, World Diabetes Day is centered around a theme which is the focus of special attention. Each theme highlights a series of related issues that are of particular concern to people with diabetes. The themes of World Diabetes Day have been/will be:

2005: Diabetes and Foot Care
2004: Fight Obesity Prevent Diabetes
2003: Diabetes could cost you your kidneys: Act Now!
2002: Your Eyes and Diabetes: Don't lose sight of the risks 
2001: Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease: Take it to Heart!
2000: Diabetes and Lifestyle in the New Millennium
1999: The Costs of Diabetes
1998: Diabetes and Human Rights
1997: Global Awareness: Our Key to a Better Life
1996: Insulin for Life!
1995: The Price of Ignorance
1994: Diabetes and Growing Older
1993: Growing Up with Diabetes
1992: Diabetes: A Problem of All Ages in All Countries
1991: Diabetes Goes Public

Get involved!

Everyone is free to join in the fun on World Diabetes Day.

This worldwide event unites the international diabetes community to produce a powerful global voice for diabetes awareness.

Individuals concerned with diabetes: contact your local diabetes association and find out what's happening in your part of the world.

National Diabetes Associations: contact the IDF Public Relations Assistant to find out more about how to celebrate World Diabetes Day in your country.

Corporations: the support of our Corporate Partners is central to optimizing the potential of World Diabetes Day. If your company would like to contribute to this global awareness campaign, please contact the IDF Executive Director who will be happy to provide you with further information.

World Diabetes Day 2004

Fight Diabetes Prevent Obesity

THE WORLD DIABETES DAY POSTER

Every year, our World Diabetes Day poster is one of the most effective means of actively conveying the message of our campaign. This year, we decided upon a positive image of a person walking to transmit the idea that simple lifestyle interventions are an effective way of preventing overweight and obesity, thereby lowering the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Physical activity is also very beneficial for people with diabetes in delaying and preventing the onset of complications.

We encourage as wide a distribution of our poster as possible so that it can be used for raising awareness of diabetes. A high resolution version of the poster can be downloaded by clicking on the image below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


WDD 2004

 

For more info please visit: http://www.idf.org