Monday, November 14, 2011

World Diabetes Day November 14, 2011

World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated every year on November 14th. The World Diabetes Day campaign is led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and its association members. It joins millions of people worldwide in diabetes advocacy and awareness.

World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization. World Diabetes Day became an official United Nations Day in 2007. The campaign draws attention to the issues of importance to the diabetes world and keeps diabetes in the public spotlight. Diabetes Education and Prevention is the World Diabetes Day theme for the period 2009-2013.

TheGlobal Diabetes Plan was launched on September 18, 2011. The latest figuresfrom the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) reveal that currently 366million people have diabetes, 4.6 million deaths are due to diabetes and US$465 billion is spent on care for diabetes. This disease is one of the century’sgreatest health challenges and remains on a relentlessly upwards trajectory.

IDFhas brought together world experts to develop a coherent framework of action torespond to the diabetes challenge. Thesecost-effective solutions for action by governments, health care professionalsand the global diabetes community are presented in IDF’s Global Diabetes Plan2011-2021. (The presentation is available for download or viewing on video at http://www.idf.org/global-diabetes-plan-2011-2021)

The Big Blue Test is a program of the Diabetes Hands Foundation (DHF). It takes place every November 14 (World Diabetes Day). People with diabetes are invited to test their blood sugar at 2 pm (local time), do 14 minutes of activity, test again and share the results.

MeetToby Smithson, RD, LDN, CDE

Toby Smithson is a Registered Dietitian, a Certified Diabetes Educator, anational spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, and holds acertification in adult weight management. Toby was diagnosed with Type 1diabetes in October, 1968, and has managed diabetes personally every single daysince with no hint of complications. Toby founded DiabetesEveryDay to share herinsights into successful diabetes self-management.

DiabetesEveryDay.commembers enjoy 24/7 access to weekly menu selections, recipes (developed by dietitians for heart health and carbohydrate management), grocery lists and a unique library of video clips featuring Toby Smithson. New contentis added weekly, Toby draws upon her own extraordinary diabetes managementsuccess to make this overwhelming responsibility for self-care both understandableand practical. She explores not only the nuts and bolts….medical issues, foodand physical activity….but also everyday lifestyle, emotional challenges,stress, and life changing motivation; the real keys to success. To learn more, visit DiabetesEveryDay.com

Blue Circle Dance

About500 employees, families and friends of Novo Nordisk from all around the worldfilmed themselves while dancing to 'Move your feet' by Junior Senior. The ideais to generate awareness for diabetes on World Diabetes Day 14 November 2011.

Friday, July 29, 2011

Nutrition Expert: Toby Smithson, RD, LDN, CDE

The next stop on Dietitians Online journey brings us to
the greater Chicago Area, where Toby Smithson, RD, LDN, CDE
is making a difference everyday in the lives of people with diabetes.

Toby Smithson is a Registered Dietitian, a national media spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, Past President of the Illinois Dietetic Association, a Certified Diabetes Educator, and holds a certification in adult weight management. She earned her B.S. Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition and Food Science through the Coordinated Undergraduate Program at Northern Illinois University, and has worked professionally in institutional, clinical and public health settings.

Toby founded DiabetesEveryDay to provide guidance and continuous support every day to people with diabetes. Toby was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in October, 1968, and has successfully managed her diabetes personally every single day. Toby shares her own personal insights into successful diabetes self-management, as well as her knowledge and experience as a registered dietitian.

Meet Toby Smithson, RD, LDN, CDE

DiabetesEveryDay has a wonderful video library. Toby discusses a wide variety of topics, including diabetes, food safety, nutrition labeling and many more.

To learn more about Toby Smithson, RD, LDN, CDE, visit the following links:

Website. Diabetes Everyday
Blog. Diabetes Everyday Blog
Twitter. @diabetesevryday
Facebook. DiabetesEveryDay.com
LinkedIn. Toby Smithson, RD, LDN, CDE
YouTube. DiabetesEveryDay's Channel

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