Every year on November 14, World Diabetes Day brings diabetes to the attention of the world. Learn more about the 2009-2013 campaign! Contact the World Diabetes Day team at wdd@idf.org if you have any questions.

3. Every year on November 14, World Diabetes Day brings diabetes to the attention of the world.

4. November 14 is the birthday of Frederick Banting, one of the discoverers of insulin. (c) Banting House National Historic Site of Canada

5. The theme is set by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization.

6. In 2006, the United Nations passed resolution 61/225. It asks the world to observe November 14 as World Diabetes Day and to take action to address the diabetes threat.

7. The campaign evolved from one day in the year to a multi-year campaign

8. The campaign has grown in strength from humble beginnings. . .

9. . . .to become a truly global event.

11. 2009-2013 Understand diabetes and take control

12. 2009-2013 Let’s Take Control of Diabetes. Now.

13. In 2007, the World Diabetes Day logo incorporated the diabetes circle.

15. Use the blue and the circle to show you care Image sources: http://spaaroundtheworld.wordpress.com/about/ http://diabetestaskforce.org http://www.cbs.umn.edu/studentservices/involvement/bwb.shtml http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcbill/2081463065/

17. Join World Diabetes Day: Go blue! Go round!

18. Get ideas and inspiration from the World Diabetes Day Campaign Book http://www.worlddiabetesday.org/en/activities/ campaign-book

19. Find official campaign material at http://www.worlddiabetesday.org/material Posters, booklet, logos, web banners, presentations, etc.

20. Have fun Grab the media Contact governments

21. More ideas: http://www.flickr.com/groups/wdd

22. Spread the word: http://www.worlddiabetesday.org/activities http://www.worlddiabetesday.org/events