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Mark your calendars! Beginning June 10, engage in an inspiring, week-long movement known as Diabetes Week. This event was officially launched in the UK in 1996 by Diabetes UK, with the purpose of raising awareness about this widespread health challenge. What started primarily as a national effort has now expanded across borders and is internationally recognized, where individuals, groups, and communities come together to share resources, strategies, and hopes for a healthier future. Join us for Diabetes Week as we step together towards a diabetes-free world. Let's learn about diabetes, spread the word, support our friends and loved ones, because every step definitely counts!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of Diabetes Week</div><div class='timeline-text'>Diabetes Week was launched by Diabetes UK to raise awareness about this health challenge primarily in the UK.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Expansion</div><div class='timeline-text'>What started as a national UK effort expanded internationally to share resources, strategies and hopes for a healthier future.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Diabetes Education Focus</div><div class='timeline-text'>The week focused on the importance of diabetes education and prevention for healthcare professionals and individuals.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Diabetes and Mental Health</div><div class='timeline-text'>This year's theme was the mental and emotional difficulties of dealing with diabetes, emphasizing psychological support.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Vital Support Online</div><div class='timeline-text'>Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Diabetes Week campaign moved online, offering much needed support and resources digitally.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Participate in a charity run or walk</h3><p class='facts-text'>Sign up for a local charity run or walk that supports diabetes research. Not only it is a healthy activity, it's also a way to show your support for this cause and raise funds for research.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Host a healthy foods potluck</h3><p class='facts-text'>Invite friends and family to bring a dish that is healthy and diabetic-friendly. It's a great way to explore different food options that are both delicious and good for you.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Spread awareness through social media</h3><p class='facts-text'>Share posts, articles, and stories about diabetes on your social media platforms. By using popular hashtags like #DiabetesWeek, you can help increase awareness and understanding about this condition.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Become a fundraiser</h3><p class='facts-text'>Setup an online fundraising campaign and ask friends and family to contribute towards diabetes research. Every penny can help make a difference in fighting this disease.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Learn and share a fact a day</h3><p class='facts-text'>Each day of Diabetes Week, learn a new fact about diabetes and share it with your friends, colleagues, or family. It's an easy and effective way to spread knowledge and dispel myths about the condition.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness about diabetes</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Throughout Diabetes Week, you have the opportunity to learn and educate others about this increasingly common disease. The more we understand it, the more effectively we can help those who live with it and ultimately work to prevent it.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages healthy living</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Diabetes Week promotes the importance of good health to help prevent the onset of diabetes. By participating in events such as a charity run or hosting a healthy potluck, you're not just raising awareness but also fostering a healthy lifestyle.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes unity and support</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Diabetes Week brings people together in solidarity to support those who live with the disease. Whether it's by participating in organized events, spreading awareness on social media, or fundraising for research, every effort counts in emphasizing that no one has to fight this battle alone.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>About one in ten adults worldwide has diabetes</h3><p class='facts-content'>The global prevalence of diabetes is growing and it is estimated that approximately 442 million adults around the world have diabetes, accounting for almost 10% of the adult population.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>More than 1 million children and adolescents have type 1 diabetes</h3><p class='facts-content'>This autoimmune condition, where the body's immune system attacks insulin-producing cells, most often begins in childhood or adolescence.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Diabetes can lead to serious health complications</h3><p class='facts-content'>If not managed properly, diabetes can lead to health complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and amputations.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Physical activity is critical for diabetes management</h3><p class='facts-content'>Regular physical activity helps to reduce blood glucose levels, improve insulin sensitivity and manage weight - all crucial aspects in managing diabetes.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Research is advancing towards a cure for diabetes</h3><p class='facts-content'>Scientists are making significant progress in the quest to find a cure for diabetes through approaches such as islet cell transplantation, artificial pancreas research, and genetic manipulation.</p></div></div>
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