Next World Diabetes - November 14, 2016

World Diabetes Day was introduced by the International Diabetes Federation (FID) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1991, given the worrying increase in the incidence of diabetes around the world.Since then, the event has increased in popularity every year.

When is it celebrated?

World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on November 14.This date was chosen as Frederick Banting who, together with Charles Best, conceived the idea that would lead them to the discovery of insulin, in October 1921. While many events take place during or around that day, the campaign developsthroughout the year.

Where is it celebrated?

Worldwide!

World Diabetes Day brings together millions of people in more than 160 countries to increase awareness of diabetes, including children and adults affected by diabetes, health professionals, individuals with decision -making power in health matters and the media.Numerous local and national events are organized by the member associations of the International Federation of Diabetes and other organizations linked to diabetes, health professionals, health authorities and individuals committed to diabetes.World Diabetes Day joins the World Diabetes Community producing a powerful voice awareness of diabetes.In Spain, the Spanish Diabetes Society and the Spanish Federation of Diabetes are member associations of the International Diabetes Federation.

How is it celebrated?

The International Diabetes Community, which includes the member associations of the International Diabetes Federation, diabetes, NGOs, health departments and companies, develop a wide variety of activities, aimed at various groups.Some of the organized activities every year are:

- Radio and television programs
- Sports activities
- Free projections on diabetes and their complications
- Public informative meetings
- Campaigns of posters and brochures
- Exhibitions and workshops on diabetes
- Press wheels
- Articles in newspapers and magazines
- Activities for children and adolescents
- Lighting of monuments
- Human blue circles
- Marches
- Races
- Bicycle races

Is there a special topic for each year?

Until 2007 yes, every year on World Diabetes Day revolved aroundA central idea, a topic that was the center of special attention.In 2007, the decision to extend the campaign issues for longer.

Know the topics that have been addressed since birth, and broad and interesting information released in their campaigns through our section "Previous campaigns".

the World Diabetes Day logo

The World Diabetes Day logo is a blue circle - the world diabetes symbol that was created as part of the awareness campaign "united by diabetes".The logo was adopted in 2007 to commemorate the approval of the United Nations Resolution on World Diabetes Day.The meaning of the blue circle symbol is incredibly positive.In many cultures, the circle symbolizes life and health.The blue color represents the sky that unites all nations, and is the color of the United Nations flag.The blue circle symbolizes the unity of the International Diabetes Community in response to the Diabetes Pandemia.