Cecilia> Sunt Diabetes

On 14 November, as every year, we celebrate the GMD: World Diabetes Day and this year the Youth Pannel Italian boys found themselves in Rome to participate actively in events (the year before the appointment was in Perugia ). Upon arrival on November 13, after the space reserved for greetings, started the discussion "at the table" of new developments in diabetes.

The agenda included a discussion on the first GMD and the role of the panelists during the outreach activities planned for the next day. Then we analyzed the "Manifesto of the rights of people with diabetes," a list of points that summarize the needs of all persons with diabetes. Finally, was presented the new project of Novo Nordisk, which aims to help children with diabetes sub-Saharan countries in serious economic difficulties.

In the evening the boys have watched the show "The island that is" by Renato Giordano Tordinola at the theater, a magnificent performance, but dramatic at times almost ironic, that tells the tortuous and difficult road traveled by Dr. Banting and Best looking aide of therapy for diabetes: the 'insulin. A favorite panelist, this first part of the story gave the opportunity to learn about the history of man that enabled them to lead a life serene and uncomplicated.

Il gruppo dello Youth Panel alla Giornata Mondiale del Diabete 2009 a Roma

The group of youth panel in Rome

The next day, stand in Piazza San Lorenzo, the panelists were employed to provide information on diabetes and to interview passersby to detect opinions, doubts and knowledge about diabetes. A real success for the boys, who have been enthusiastic and willing, from nine to eighteen were employed to make people aware of this problem continues to expand, providing useful advice to those who harbored any doubts about it, from 'power to' physical activity.

Exhausted but satisfied with their success, the day when the children are divided into their homes scattered throughout the Boot: Milan, Mantua, Naples, Caserta ... all conscious of having done their best to win the battle against diabetes.

Cecilia

PS: see the article on World Diabetes Day

in Rome

Cecilia ed alcuni ragazzi dell'Italian Youth Panel

Cecilia and some boys of Italian youth panel

On 15 and 16 November took place in Perugia, on the occasion of World Diabetes Day and the cycling tour organized by Cycling and diabetes, the Youth Panel. Since just age, I was able to join the group only on the latter occasion.

I was greeted warmly by both guys in the band (Simon, Cristina, Giovanna, Alexandra, Rita, Mark, Mario, Joseph and others who unfortunately could not come, but hope to know soon) The board is composed by Guido Seu , Aurora Ketmaier, Caesar and Mark Mason Peruffo.

On 15, after the reception and a meal more than ample, we have discussed various projects that we intend to achieve, but above all we talked about the day's program the following: we have to be present at the start of cycling around, the village of diabetes, putting in available to those who need help, advice, or opinion, by giving information and disseminating the work that underlies the project Youth Panel, the knowledge of diabetes. For the first time we can talk about boys and make them talk to us, our principles and our experiences of kids with diabetes!

Soon after we went to the presentation of the village, where we were formally introduced. In the evening we took a ride in the beautiful (and very cold!!) City of Perugia.

On the morning of 16, after the departure of the cyclists, we had a chance to talk among ourselves and deal with other people they interviewed some of us was really exciting! The afternoon we said goodbye, giving us an appointment for 2009, with many proposals and programs for the coming year!

The journey continues ...

Cecilia