We have grown. Among exactly one month, November 14, 2009 will be celebrated throughout the world the World Diabetes Day. On this blog we talked about it often: for example, see this previous article .
As in past years people with diabetes can be heard loudly, with their testimonies and demands, their problems and hopes. The World Diabetes Day, originally promoted by the IDF, today is a celebration officially recognized by a United Nations resolution, and enjoys the patronage of many local, national and international, with a spread in all countries of the world.
There are many events planned to bring to the fore some important issues: prevention, care and rights of diabetes. Locally, thousands of associations organize gazebo and meeting places in city squares, to disseminate correct information among people and to test their blood glucose by performing screening. With the coordination of local authorities will be illuminated in blue hundreds of monuments, to attract attention thanks to the color of the diabetes, or are organized walks along the city streets with banners and balloons blue. All this will happen also in Italy, for years at the forefront of these activities in favor of diabetes, although some activities may be postponed to Sunday 15 for organizational convenience.
Many events will be proposed to transmit positive values that animate many people with diabetes. For example, on November 15 will be repeated in Perugia pedaling the bicycle tour dedicated to diabetes: Diabetes & Associates Cycling along with many other sympathizers also go through a picturesque route passing through Assisi. Me too I had attended last year (see the ' article ) supporting the importance of exercise in diabetes.
This year I will not be in Perugia, but will attend the World Diabetes Day in Rome, where 13 to 15 November there will be celebrations and activities with the group of the Youth Panel, which brings together young people with diabetes from all over Italy, representing a great opportunity initiatives to coordinate some of the youth. Continue reading 'We need a month to the World Diabetes Day 2009'
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