November 14th, 2008

Since 1991, this Day is both a time for celebration and a time for reflection. It is an occasion for all to celebrate the advances in the medical and social spheres and also to reflect on the work that still needs to be done to further improve the care infrastructure for people with diabetes.

All around the world, World Diabetes Day is marked in over 130 countries and diabetes associations all over the world.

International Diabetes Federation member associations, individual members and health professionals around the world organise an extensive range of activities which vary from country to country. Anyone can join in!

More than 200 million people worldwide have diabetes. Many of them do not receive the care that they need. For more information visit the International Diabetes Federation and World Diabetes Day websites.

The International Diabetes Federation is the only global advocate for people with diabetes and their healthcare providers. They are a non-governmental organisation in official relations with the World Health Organisation and the Pan American Health Organisation.

Their mission is to work with their member associations to enhance the lives of people with diabetes. Since they first took up the diabetes cause in 1950, they have evolved into an umbrella organisation of 183 member associations in 142 countries.

Source: Count Me In Calender