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City Hall Lights Up forWorld Diabetes Day The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has launched a global campaign to light iconic monuments and sites in BLUE to mark World Diabetes Day on 14th November 2009. In Gibraltar, IDF has partnered with the Gibraltar Diabetic Association and the City Hall to help Bring Diabetes to Light. A ceremony hosted by Gibraltar Diabetic Association and attended by The Hon Yvette del Agua and Deputy Mayor, Mr Anthony Lombard will be held at John Mackintosh Square on Saturday 14th November, 6.30 - 7.30pm. World Diabetes Day marks a call to action to raise awareness around the world about diabetes, to urge governments to implement national policies for the care and treatment of diabetes, and to encourage individuals to get involved. The theme for World Diabetes Day 2009 - 2013 is Diabetes Awareness, Education and Prevention. The campaign calls on all those responsible for diabetes care to understand diabetes and take control. For people with diabetes, this is a message about empowerment through education. For governments, it is a call to implement effective strategies and policies for the prevention and management of diabetes to safeguard the health of their citizens with and at risk of diabetes. For healthcare professionals, it is a call to improve knowledge so that evidence-based recommendations are put into practice. For the general public, it is a call to understand the serious impact of diabetes and know, where possible, how to avoid or delay diabetes and its complications.
WHEN: 14TH NOVEMBER 2009 6:30 -7:30 P.M. WORLD DIABETES DAY - Saturday 14th November 2009 Awareness Morning: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at I.C.C. During the morning, the Gibraltar Diabetes Association in partnership with the GHA will be holding an awareness event outside the ICC. Healthcare professionals will be available to answer peoples' questions and distribute educational leaflets dealing with all aspects of diabetes.
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