Diabetes affects almost 400 million adults[1] around the world and contributes to nearly 5 million annual deaths[2]. November is American Diabetes Month, but on November 14, the entire world joins together to unite their voices against this disease on World Diabetes Day (WDD).
It was started back in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). And today, WWD is the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign reaching a global audience of over 1 billion people in more than 160 countries. The campaign draws attention to relevant issues within the diabetes community and this year’s theme is “act today to change tomorrow,” with a focus on healthy eating habits and the importance of access to healthy, affordable food in reducing the global burden of the disease.
There are many ways to get involved – and stay involved year round – listed on the WDD site. How are you showing your support for those touched by diabetes this November, or in the months ahead? Share your awareness efforts and experience with diabetes in the PatientsLikeMe forum and connect with the almost 2,500 PatientsLikeMe members living with type 1 diabetes and nearly 18,000 members living with type 2 diabetes.
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