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World Diabetes Day :World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day commemorates the global awareness campaign, which is held on November 14. :World Diabetes Day commemorates the global awareness campaign, which is held on November 14.
It was introduced in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization… :It was introduced in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization…
...in response to the alarming rise of diabetes around the world. :...in response to the alarming rise of diabetes around the world.
Each year, World Diabetes Day is centered on a theme related to diabetes. :Each year, World Diabetes Day is centered on a theme related to diabetes.
The day also marks the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best,… :The day also marks the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best,… Public Domain picture from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Banting_and_Best.jpg
…first conceived the idea to the discovery of insulin in 1922. :…first conceived the idea to the discovery of insulin in 1922.
In 2007 and 2008, the theme of World Diabetes Day is Diabetes in Children and Adolescents. :In 2007 and 2008, the theme of World Diabetes Day is Diabetes in Children and Adolescents.
Diabetes is a chronic disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood. :Diabetes is a chronic disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood.
It is caused by failure of the pancreas to produce adequate amounts of insulin. :It is caused by failure of the pancreas to produce adequate amounts of insulin.
Over the years, the lack of good eating habits and the knowledge of nutrition… :Over the years, the lack of good eating habits and the knowledge of nutrition…
…has resulted in an alarming percentage of the world population being diabetic. :…has resulted in an alarming percentage of the world population being diabetic.
Awareness of diabetes and knowledge on preventing it can result in reduction of its spread. :Awareness of diabetes and knowledge on preventing it can result in reduction of its spread.
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