Nov 6, 2012

Extra! Extra! November is turning BLUE!!


Day 6 WEGO Challenge: New-style post.

NOVEMBER TURNS BLUE!!
by field reporter: Jen Loving

No matter where you live or what you've seen on your fb newsfeed (other than annoying political ads) you may have noticed more blue.

What's it for? What's going on?

Well, BLUE, is the universal color for diabetes awareness. Doesn't matter what TYPE of diabetes...ALL diabetes. This is the month that millions will raise awareness  and advocacy for a growing disease...diabetes. It doesn't discriminate. It likes all ages, races, religions. It doesn't hold back and can be deadly if not taken care of.

The diabetes community will come together on November 14th, also known as WDD or World Diabetes Day. The date is significant because it is the birthday of Dr. Banting. The discoverer of insulin; a drug that is used to keep all Type 1 diabetics alive and used with some Type 2 diabetics as well. Many communities are organizing events to light up significant landmarks blue. For example, Niagara Falls will be lit blue for 15 minute increments starting at 9:45 pm, 10:45 pm and 11:45 pm and it doesn't stop there. According to the International Diabetes Federation web page, 1000 monuments/buildings will be lit blue in 80 different countries!! All in the name of diabetes!

It truly is an amazing evening.

All gathered for diabetes.

All supporting diabetes.

 Not sure if there is an event in your area? Contact your local diabetes chapter to see what will be lit in blue. If you know of an event be sure to share so that others may join you! No matter if you attend a local event or don't have one around you ...be sure to show your support and wear BLUE!!