World Diabetes Day
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We believe everyone should know about diabetes. WDD is marked every year on November 14 and is a campaign led by the International Diabetes Federation.
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#WorldDiabetesDay
- Education to protect tomorrow is the theme this November. Activities will highlight the need for better access to quality
#diabetes
education for HCPs & people with diabetes. Check out the first supporting materials:
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70% of type 2 diabetes cases can be prevented or delayed by adopting healthier lifestyles
http://t.co/VPfdOghYqh
#WDD
http://t.co/7cfSR9Kiho
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14 Nov is
#WorldDiabetesDay
, the birthday of Frederick
#Banting
, who co-discovered
#insulin
nearly 100 years ago. A celebration of millions of lives saved & reminder that insulin & other essential
#diabetes
care remains unavailable to many who require it.
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Today is
#WorldDiabetesDay
. It marks the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting who co-discovered
#insulin
98 years ago. This life-saving
#diabetes
medication & other essential care remains out of reach to many who need it. This must change.
#UHC
#HealthForAll
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#WorldDiabetesDay
- On 14 Nov 1921, Banting & Best presented research which led to the successful use of
#insulin
. 100 years on, an estimated 70 million people with
#diabetes
who need insulin cannot access or afford it. This much change.
#IfNotNowWhen
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What is
#diabetes
? Know the risks and symptoms of diabetes.Eyes on diabetes this
#WorldDiabetesDay
#WDD
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Today for
#WorldDiabetesDay
, help us raise awareness by wearing blue and taking a photo with our free blue circle selfie app. We can't wait to see what you've been up to this
#WDD2018
#familyanddiabetes
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We are pleased to announce that the theme of
#WorldDiabetesDay
2018 and 2019 is “The Family and Diabetes”. Stay tuned for more details!
#WDD
#Nov14
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Check out the
#WDD
2015 infographic & guide. Make
#healthyeating
a right- not a privilege
http://t.co/JKSd0mgQwK
http://t.co/0AMaa4kqGA
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Living with
#diabetes
can be a challenge. Family support is essential and people with diabetes thrive on it every day.
#WDD2018
#familyanddiabetes
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Caring for
#diabetes
involves the family too. Education and ongoing support should be accessible to all individuals and families to help manage diabetes.
#familyanddiabetes
#WDD2018
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Thank you everyone for your support this
#WorldDiabetesDay
! If you organized or participated in an event, wore blue or took a blue circle selfie to show your support, don’t forget to send us your pictures to show us what you’ve been up to:
#WDD2018
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#Onthisday
97 years ago, Leonard Thompson was given the first successful injection of insulin by Sir Frederick Banting's team. Nearly one hundred years later, many people with
#diabetes
continue to lack access to this life-saving medication.
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Frederick Banting, awarded the Nobel Prize for the discovery of insulin, was born on this day in 1891. The discovery of insulin is one of the biggest breakthroughs in medicine and has saved millions of lives.
#WorldDiabetesDay
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#Diabetes
concerns every family so spotting the warning signs and knowing what to do is vital. Discover
#diabetes
this November
#WDD2018
#familyanddiabetes
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By 2040,1 adult in10 will have diabetes– 642M people worldwide. Eyes on diabetes this
#WorldDiabetesDay
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Help us tackle the global impact of
#diabetes
. We want at least 1 million people to test their risk for
#type2diabetes
by the end of November 2019. Find out your risk and encourage your family to do the same:
#WorldDiabetesDay
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One day to go until
#WDD2018
! Nearly 500 events around the globe are marking World Diabetes Day and
#diabetes
awareness month! See what’s happening in your area and take your family along to show your support for diabetes awareness
#familyanddiabetes
:
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Don't forget to join us at 14.00 CET today for our first ever
#WorldDiabetesDay
Twitter chat. We'll be discussing the role of the family in
#diabetes
care - have your questions ready - our team of advocates can't wait to share their insights and experiences.
#DiabetesChat
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New York shining blue for
#diabetes
&
#WorldDiabetesDay
!
Hues of blue 💙
Together with the
@HelmsleyTrust
, our tower lights will shine in blue this evening for
#WorldDiabetesDay
.
📷: sunny_israel/IG
#ESBright
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All families should work together this November to help raise awareness of the
#diabetes
warning signs. Early diagnosis and treatment is key for a healthy life with diabetes.
#familyanddiabetes
#WDD2018
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Diabetes is one of the leading causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Support
#WorldKidneyDay
and learn more about kidney disease prevention at
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#WorldDiabetesDay
is just around the corner! This year's focus is education to protect tomorrow. Our free infographics are ready to download to promote the importance of up-to-date
#diabetes
knowledge:
#EducationToProtect
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Women with type 2 diabetes are almost 10 times more likely to have heart disease.
#WDD
#Womenanddiabetes
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#DiabetesHistory
- In the 19th century, German pathologist Paul Langerhans made a major contribution to
#diabetes
research by discovering the cells in the pancreas that secrete
#insulin
. These were named after him as the islets of Langerhans.
#Insulin100
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#Insulin
is a life-saving medicine for people with
#diabetes
first used on January 11, 1922. Today, many still struggle to access it. Join us in requesting multistakeholder action to ensure
#insulin4all
by
#insulin100
, as we countdown to the centenary:
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Insulin is a matter of life or death for people with
#type1diabetes
. It is unacceptable that for many insulin remains too expensive or out of reach. Families are demanding that governments take action
#HLM3
#enoughNCDs
#insulin4all
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On
#WorldDiabetesDay
we would like to thank nurses for all they do to support people with
#diabetes
. If you know a nurse who would appreciate a free online training course, tag them below:
#WorldDiabetesDay
#Nurses2020
#NursesMakeTheDifference
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Today is the last day of
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth
. Please continue to help discover, prevent and manage diabetes http:/discoverdiabetes.idf.org
#WDD2018
#familyanddiabetes
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#UK
Prime Minister
@Number10gov
is supporting
#WorldDiabetesDay
.
Click here to read
@theresa_may
#WDD
message:
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#Insulin100
- This week in 1921, Banting & Best began their experiments by removing the pancreases of dogs to induce
#diabetes
symptoms. Over the summer they worked to prepare a pancreatic extract that would lower blood glucose levels in dogs without a pancreas.
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Today is
#WorldChildrensDay
. Over one million children and adolescents currently live with type 1
#diabetes
. A safe and supportive school environment is essential for their health and wellbeing.
#WDD2018
#familyanddiabetes
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#WorldDiabetesDay
- Do you know the common warning signs of
#diabetes
? Knowing what to look out for can help ensure early diagnosis and prompt treatment. Learn more through our free online courses:
#EducationToProtect
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This
#WorldDiabetesDay
nearly 90 countries around the globe went blue to raise awareness of
#diabetes
. We would love to see how you and your family celebrated. Submit your pictures here:
#WDD2018
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The earlier
#diabetes
is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat. Know the signs and symptoms to protect yourself and your family,
#WDD2018
#familyanddiabetes
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This
#InternationalWomensDay
@IntDiabetesFed
is pleased to announce the theme of
#WDD
2017: Women &
#diabetes
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Tomorrow is
#WorldDiabetesDay
! 300+ activities in 90+ countries have been submitted on our activity map. Take a look at what's taking place virtually or in the community & continue to share your information & images with us. We wish you a safe and successful day!
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Diabetes is the ninth leading cause of death in women globally, causing 2.1 million deaths each year.
#wdd
#WomenAndDiabetes
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November is
#diabetes
awareness month! If you live with the condition, more than 95% of your time you are looking after it yourself. Do you know enough to manage it? Get free diabetes education:
#WorldDiabetesDay
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Over 200 events in 50 countries registered on the WDD 2017 events map. Share your information with us!
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Today is
#WorldDiabetesDay
! Show your support for
#diabetes
awareness and people affected by the condition by sharing a blue circle selfie through our app:
#NursesMakeTheDifference
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#WorldDiabetesDay
- Access to
#diabetes
care is the theme this Nov. Visit our campaign website to download supporting materials, tips on getting involved and share your activity information:
#IfNotNowWhen
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Rwanda goes blue for diabetes!
One day left until
#WDD2018
the
#Kigali
Icon the Kigali Convention Centre lights blue in the celebration of World Diabetes Day celebrated every 14th November
@RwandaNCDA
@IntDiabetesFed
@WorldDiabetesF
@WDD
@RBCRwanda
@CondoJeanine
@DianeGashumba
@CityofKigali
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Today is
#WorldDiabetesDay
! On behalf of people living with, and affected by
#diabetes
, we're calling on national governments to recognise & advance the role of nurses in diabetes care. Find out how you can help:
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It’s been a week since World Diabetes Day and a big thank you to everyone who’s shared images of their inspiring activities. Please continue to show us how you’ve been going blue for
#diabetes
this
#WDD2018
and diabetes awareness month!
#familyanddiabete
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Without the support of nurses, people living with
#diabetes
can be at greater risk of developing complications. Help us remind the people who make decisions on funding & training for nurses that it's time to prioritise the role of nurses in
#DiabetesCare
:
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#WorldDiabetesDay
has come and gone but
#diabetes
awareness month continues! 232 million people with diabetes are estimated to be undiagnosed. Knowing the risk is key for prevention and early diagnosis of
#type2diabetes
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#MerryChristmas
from the IDF team! We wish you a safe and happy holiday season during these difficult times & look forward to continuing our efforts to improve the lives of people with
#diabetes
& those at risk in 2021.
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This
#WorldDiabetesDay
we would love to see as many nurses as possible spare just one hour to improve their understanding of diabetes to help people affected manage their condition. Tag your nursing friends & encourage them to check out >
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