To me, every day is Diabetes Day, as my “diabesties” handle on Instagram suggests. However, yesterday, on November 14, 2023, was World Diabetes Day (WDD), coinciding with the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, the co-discoverer of insulin. Happy Birthday, Sir Frederick, and I thank you!
The International Diabetes Federation’s theme for World Diabetes Day 2021-23 is “Access to Diabetes Care(1),” with a 2023 focus on “Know your risk, know your response”(2).
(1)highlighting the need for equitable access to essential care, including raising awareness of ways people with diabetes can minimize their risk of potential complications.
(2)emphasizing the importance of knowing your risk for type 2 diabetes to help delay or prevent the condition. It also highlights the impact of potential diabetes-related complications and the importance of having access to the right information and care to ensure timely preventative treatment and management.
Know the signs:
- Needing to pee
- Thirst
- Hunger
- Weight Loss
- Exhaustion
I asked my friends and family to join me in creating awareness. Sweetlife ran a campaign where they wanted South Africa to turn blue. Blue it was, my friends! It was lovely seeing one of my favorite colors all over social media. This community mean so much to me. My friends and family also came to the party and represented Diabetes.
I went a bit extra because, why not?
- I wore blue from head to toe
- I have blue toenails
- I styled a bunch of my books reflecting the colour blue
- I bought snakcs for my husband and I that are wrapped in blue
- I wore blue earrings
Thank you to each and everyone showing your support by wearing blue. I see you, and I appreciate you.
Happy World Diabetes Day, my diabesties!
Exx
The Travellingmind 