Did you know that?
One adult in 10 worldwide now has diabetes, representing an estimated population of 537 million. Over 90% of them live with type 2 diabetes. Nearly half have not yet been diagnosed. In Québec, 1,200,000 people are affected by diabetes.
World Diabetes Day
Since 1991, November 14 has been World Diabetes Day (WDD). The date was chosen in honor of the birthday of Canadian Frederick Banting, who discovered insulin with Charles Best in 1921. This day has become the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign. Actions now extend beyond November 14, and the entire month of November is dedicated to the cause.
The blue circle is the emblem. It symbolizes the unity of the global diabetes community in response to the diabetes epidemic.
2023 theme : KNOWING THE RISKS IS CONTROLLING THE RESPONSES
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has chosen the overall theme of access to diabetes care for 2021 to 2023. This year, the focus is on the importance of knowing your risk of developing type 2 diabetes in order to prevent or delay the condition. It also focuses on the complications associated with diabetes and the importance of having access to appropriate healthcare information and care to ensure prompt treatment and management.
In many cases, type 2 diabetes and its complications can be delayed or prevented by adopting and maintaining healthy habits. Diabète Québec has been committed for many years to providing information and educating people about diabetes in a variety of ways. At Diabète Québec, our mission is to be the reference for diabetes in Quebec, from diagnosis to the prevention of complications.
Do you know your risk of type 2 diabetes?
Do you know the complications of diabetes?
Diabetes Québec’s November program
Our team will be very active on social networks with the launch of a series of educational capsules by Universi-D, Diabetes Québec’s school of diabetes. Each week in November, you’ll discover a new theme and its capsules. A simple and effective way to learn more about diabetes. Don’t miss it on the Universi-D YouTube channel! A small contest will also be launched in November. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
On November 8, Diabetes Québec will be at the National Assembly in Québec City to raise awareness of diabetes among our leaders and talk about our new support program for patients without a family doctor living with diabetes.
On November 14, World Diabetes Day, at least 18 buildings in Greater Montréal and Sherbrooke will be lit up in blue. Stay tuned to our social networks all evening!
You may also see advertisements for Diabetes Québec on billboards in Montréal and on bulletin boards in various cities. Thanks to our partner Pattison and all participating cities for the great visibility.
In this Diabetes Month, you can also help us raise awareness about diabetes.
Take action :
- Wear bleu on November 14
- Light up your building or home in blue and send us a photo
- Wear a profile picture with the blue circle. Blue Circle selfie app available on iOS only
- Contribute to our mission by making a donation
- Contribute to our mission by becoming a member of Diabetes Québec and receive our quarterly magazine Plein Soleil (available only in French)
- Share content on our social networks Facebook, Instagram et LinkedIn
- Encourage your loved ones to go for screening (blood test) from the age of 40 with their family doctor or via ClicSanté
Happy Diabetes Month to everyone!
