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W.H.O. ......What are you doing for World Diabetes Day...?
World Health Organization...W.H.O. World Diabetes Day
14 November 2009
World Diabetes Day raises global awareness of diabetes - its escalating rates around the world and how to prevent the illness in most cases. Started by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and WHO, the Day is celebrated on 14 November to mark the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, was instrumental in the discovery of insulin in 1922, a life-saving treatment for diabetes patients.
WHO estimates that more than 180 million people worldwide have diabetes, according to 2005 figures. This number is likely to more than double by 2030 without intervention. Almost 80% of diabetes deaths occur in low and middle-income countries.
.......from W.H.O.
14 November 2009
World Diabetes Day raises global awareness of diabetes - its escalating rates around the world and how to prevent the illness in most cases. Started by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and WHO, the Day is celebrated on 14 November to mark the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, was instrumental in the discovery of insulin in 1922, a life-saving treatment for diabetes patients.
WHO estimates that more than 180 million people worldwide have diabetes, according to 2005 figures. This number is likely to more than double by 2030 without intervention. Almost 80% of diabetes deaths occur in low and middle-income countries.
.......from W.H.O.
About
The Joy Of Diabetes....
Hi, My name is Bob Hawkinson and I am the author of The Joy of Diabetes...a book about living with diabetes and the mindset I have found it takes to THRIVE with this Disease.. If you or a loved one needs a little help, come visit at www.joyofdiabetes.com
I was diagnosed in January 1964 at the age of 13 months and have lived almost 5 decades as a Diabetic. I want to help you take this disease by the horns, and wrestle it to the ground.
Thanks for spending some time with us, and I encourage you to "Live Out Loud with Diabetes".
I was diagnosed in January 1964 at the age of 13 months and have lived almost 5 decades as a Diabetic. I want to help you take this disease by the horns, and wrestle it to the ground.
Thanks for spending some time with us, and I encourage you to "Live Out Loud with Diabetes".
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