World Diabetes Day is November 14th
Friday, November 14th is World Diabetes Day. World Diabetes Day is an official United Nations World Health Day, set aside to raise awareness of diabetes globally. This year's theme is "Diabetes in Children and Adolescents. This was also the theme last year.
According to the International Diabetes Federation, "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."
The incidence of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents is also increasing at a rapid rate, throughout the world.
There are hundreds of events scheduled around the world to mark World Diabetes Day. Many international monuments and buildings will be illuminated with blue lights to show a unity towards education and awareness of the growing threat of diabetes worldwide. To see a list of participating monuments, click here...
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Not a day I can ever forget. My 3 yr old son was diagosed with Type 1 diabetes 2 years ago Nov. 14th. He’s doing well, but struggles every time he gets sick.