"We are extremely pleased that Insulet is an official partner in World Diabetes Day and very much welcome their support and expertise in diabetes to bring attention to the disease," said World Diabetes Day Campaign Director Phil Riley.
Introduced by IDF and the World Health Organization in 1991, World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on November 14 because it marks the birthday of Frederick Banting, who, along with Charles Best, is credited with the discovery of insulin. All WDD partners share the goal of increasing diabetes awareness, care and priority in the world health arena.
In addition to partnering in the WDD campaign, Insulet is focused on raising awareness of diabetes during November, National Diabetes Awareness Month, through a series of local market efforts in cities throughout the United States.
About Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease characterized by the destruction of more than 90% of the body's insulin-producing cells. It can neither be prevented nor cured. Globally, it is the most common form of diabetes in children, affecting around 500,000 children under 15, with 70,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Prevalence is increasing most quickly among pre-school children, at a rate of 5% per year.
About the International Diabetes Federation
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is an umbrella organization
of over 200 member associations in more than 160 countries, advocating for
the more than 250 million people with diabetes, their families, and their
healthcare providers. Its mission is to promote diabetes care, prevention
and a cure worldwide. The International Diabetes Federation is an NGO in
official relations with the World Health Organization and an associated NGO
with the United Nations Department of Public Information. The International
Diabetes Federation leads the World Diabetes Day and Unite for Diabetes
campaign
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