TuDiabetes is a social network for people touched by diabetes. It currently nears 12,000 members, mainly patients and people who have a loved one with diabetes. This World Diabetes Day 2009 at 2 pm local time, they will host The Big Blue Test, a diabetes awareness activity through which thousands of people with diabetes will be testing their blood sugars together, exercise for 14 minutes, test again and share the whole experience. Watch KCRA interview.
World Diabetes Day events taking place this week:
VSP Vision Care, Rancho Cordova, CA
Monday, November 9 – Sunday, November 15
To raise awareness about the connection between diabetes and eye health, VSP’s headquarters will be lit blue each night. VSP is proud to participate in this global event. Signs of diabetes can be seen in an eye exam before a person is even aware they have it. Special thanks to Lee Saldivar at PhaseOne for lighting this building. www.capartyscape.com.
The Big Blue Test
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 2:00 p.m.
People with diabetes will be testing their blood sugars together, exercise for 14 minutes, test again and share the whole experience across the globe.
San Francisco Ferry Building, One Ferry Building
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 5:00 p.m.
San Francisco’s Ferry Building will go blue for World Diabetes Day. You’re invited to join this special event celebrating this day. http://tudiabetes.com/events/san-francisco-ferry-building
State Capitol Building, West Steps, Sacramento, CA
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 5:30 p.m.
The historic State Capitol building in Sacramento will be lit in blue to mark World Diabetes Day with honorary chair and standout rookie Tyreke Evans of the Sacramento Kings. We invite you to wear blue and join us!
- Come with your entire family
- Dress up in blue
- Paint your face blue
- Bring a flashlight and blue cellophane
- Bring blue signs.
To find other events in your area, click here.
World Diabetes Day Facts
- World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat that diabetes now poses.
- World Diabetes Day became official by the United Nations in 2007.
- World Diabetes Day is celebrated on November 14, to mark the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, first conceived the idea leading to the discovery of insulin in 1922.
- The World Diabetes Day logo is the blue circle. The color blue reflects the sky that unites all nations. The circle signifies the unity of the global diabetes community in response to the diabetes pandemic.
In addition to World Diabetes Day, VSP is a proud supporter of STOP Diabetes. View the video of personal statements about the impact of diabetes.
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