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World Diabetes Day

While our nation has significantly become more affected by diabetes, the disease is becoming a major health concern throughout the world. To spread awareness on a global level, the International Diabetes Foundation and the World Health Organization teamed up to launch World Diabetes Day in 1991. This annual event is the primary global awareness campaign created in response to the alarming rise in diabetes around the world.1

Did you know…?
According to the American Diabetes Association, one in four African American women over 55 years of age has diabetes.

Although diabetes campaigns run throughout the entire year, World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on November 14 to mark the birthday of Frederick Banting. Banting, along with Charles Best, first conceived the idea that led to the discovery of insulin in 1922.1

We encourage you to partake in this unique educational event, which is celebrated by over 200 member associations of the International Diabetes Federation in more than 160 countries.1 Countless organizations, healthcare professionals, and people living and caring for those with diabetes take part in this awareness day and participate in the extensive activities surrounding the event each year. These programs range from physical challenges to full diabetes screenings.

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