Today is World Diabetes Day.
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 346 million people worldwide have diabetes. This number is likely to more than double by 2030 without intervention. Almost 80% of diabetes deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries.
Please take the time to educate yourself about diabetes, both Type 1 and Type 2 and pray for all of those affected by diabetes as well as their families. I am so very thankful for the discovery of insulin and how far advancements in treating and managing this disease has come. Each Tuesday I am posting just a little bit of information about Type 1 diabetes if you’d like to follow along – just trying to do my part to spread awareness and to educate the world about this very hard chronic disease that my daughter lives with 24-7. She is my hero. ♥
