Today is World Diabetes Day

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by bernjb56, Nov 14, 2020.

  1. bernjb56

    bernjb56 Supporter

    World Diabetes Day was first introduced in 1991, and founded by both the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organisation. In reaction to the rise in cases of Diabetes worldwide, it was decided to choose a day of the year to raise awareness of Diabetes and related causes. The day chosen was the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, a medical scientist who co-discovered Insulin and was the first person to use it on humans.

    The theme of World Diabetes Day regularly changes. For example, the theme for the day between 2009 and 2013 was education and prevention, and in the past such themes have been used such as human rights, lifestyle, obesity, the disadvantaged and vulnerable, and children/teenagers. Various events around the world mark the day including raising awareness in the media, lectures and conferences, sporting events, and leaflet/poster campaigning. “Going blue” is another global event to mark the day, where people wear blue and landmark buildings and monuments around the world are lit up in blue, to help spread awareness of the day.



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  2. Soggz

    Soggz An inquisitive supporter

    Sweet.
     
  3. Fortunately I haven't got diabetes - but Mrs Cunny was told by the GP last March that she is pre-diabetic and she is dead skinny. A friend of mine was heavily overweight and t2 diabetic - (20 stone and 5'11") - and was told to lose weight before his hip op last year - has now lost 6 stone and is no longer type 2 - so it is reversible.
     
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  4. Soggz

    Soggz An inquisitive supporter

    My 86 year old mother was diabetic.
    She just bought a diabetics cook book, and followed it.
    And now she’s not.
    :thumbsup:
     
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  5. I have been type 1 diabetic for 24 years and grateful for the discovery of Insulin. Type 2 is much more common and is usually caused by too much sugar or sugary foods in the diet than the body's insulin can cope with, so blood glucose levels go high, which causes the symptoms and damage. As we age, insulin production can slow down or not work so well and so type 2 occurs. Eating a low sugar diet is the best approach and cutting down on booze, sweets and cakes would be sensible and doable.
     
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  6. Terrordales

    Terrordales Nightshift

    Type 1 diabetic since being diagnosed in 1962 and proud of it.
    Insulin is my friend.
     

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