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From the Ferry Building in San Francisco

Happy World Diabetes Day!

Yesterday evening 100 people gathered just outside the Ferry Building to raise awareness of issues of importance to the diabetes world and to keep diabetes firmly in the public spotlight. At the same time in cities around globe, thousands of others gathered to commemorate WDD by lighting buildings in the color of the blue circle symbol for diabetes. The mood was festive as we lit candles, shined flash lights and passed out blue glow sticks and looked up in

What are You Doing on World Diabetes Day 2oo9?

Still looking for an idea on how you can get involved in World Diabetes Day on Saturday, November 14th? Here are some suggestions.

Take the Test

Three million Americans have type 1 diabetes. Do you know the signs? wddusa.org.

Take The Big Blue Test: bigbluetest.org

PUT ON YOUR TWIBBON

Do you have a Tw

This Saturday is World Diabetes Day

World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated every year on November 14th. The WWD campaign is led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and its member associations. It engages millions of people worldwide in diabetes advocacy and awareness. WWD was created in 1991 in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat that diabetes now poses. WDD became an official United Nations Day in 2007 with the passage of United Nation Resolution 61/255.

The campaign draws attentio