Unite for Diabetes

The Unite for Diabetes campaign united the entire diabetes community and succeeded in securing a United Nations resolution on diabetes.

Why diabetes?

Diabetes is a global problem with devastating human, social and economic impact. Today more than 250 million people worldwide are living with diabetes. Each year another 7 million people develop diabetes. Find out why diabetes was worth a UN Resolution.

Why was a UN Resolution necessary?

If governments begin now by promoting low-cost strategies that alter diet, increase physical activity and modify lifestyles, this epidemic can be reversed. Find out why it was time for governments to act.

More on Unite for Diabetes...

• Every 10 Seconds...: a convincing movie that shows why the world needed a UN Resolution on diabetes
• A global symbol: a blue circle logo that gives the diabetes community and the UN Resolution on diabetes a universal symbol
• Material: includes advocacy kits, logo material, posters, promotional items and downloads used during the Unite for Diabetes campaign
• Media: information about the UN Resolution on diabetes and the Unite for Diabetes campaign (media kit, press releases and campaign contacts)