November 14th
Saturday, the 14 th of November is the World Diabetes Day!
Theme for 2015: Healthy Living and Diabetes
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is the name given to a group of different conditions in which there is too much glucose in the blood. The pancreas either cannot make insulin or the insulin it does make is not enough and cannot work properly. Without insulin doing its job, glucose builds up in the blood leading to high blood glucose levels which cause the health problems linked to diabetes.
World Diabetes Day takes place on 14 November every year and is an official United Nations World Day. The date was chosen because it marks the birthday of Frederick Banting, who, along with Charles Best, is credited with the discovery of insulin. While many events take place on or around the day itself, a themed campaign runs throughout the year.
Here are a few activities you can take part in throughout the day:
Discussion: Discussion on Diabetes led by @sunshineNrainbows, @vivelespatates on Saturday the 14 th of November.
Location: Guided Discussion Room (adult side)
Time: 11 am - 12 am EDT
Discussion: Discussion on Diabetes led by @221Skye on Saturday the 14 th of November.
Location: Guided Discussion Room(Teen side)
Time: 9 pm - 10 pm EDT
Feed Activity: Healthy Living with Diabetes
Information: Share your diabetes success story ... Tell us how you are successfully managing your diabetes. ... How do you manage your diabetes overall?. These personal stories, generously shared, would be inspiring and help motivate others to do the same.. Hashtags: #Diabetes #WDD15
The World Diabetes Day in 7Cups is being celebrated to produce a powerful voice for diabetes awareness. Please join us in spreading the message about healthy eating and raising awareness of all types of diabetes.
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