News archive September 2008

The Bratislava Castle in Bratislava, Slovakia is the first landmark in the country to confirm that it will light in blue as part of the Monument Challenge on World Diabetes Day, November 14.

The Castle, a rectangular-shaped fortification with four corner towers, is built on a hill near the Danube River. Edifices on the hill date back to 3500 BC. In 1811, the castle was burnt to the ground and was not rebuilt until 1956, following construction lasting 12 years. It now houses a museum and offers a beautiful view of the city below.

There are only 50 days left to World Diabetes Day. It's time to gear up preparations and finalize plans. Together we can create the levels of awareness required to push diabetes up the global healthcare agenda. Let's take a moment to remind ourselves about the day.

The Obelisk in Buenos Aires, Argentina has confirmed that it will again be among the iconic monuments around the world that will light in blue to help raise awareness of diabetes on World Diabetes Day, 14 November.

The Citadel of Aleppo will once again be participating in the Monument Challenge on World Diabetes Day, November 14.

1. Bring diabetes to light!
2. The monument challenge
3. World Diabetes Day candles
4. The virtual candle
5. How will you bring diabetes to light?

Bring diabetes to light

With only two months to go to World Diabetes Day, excitement is mounting. We are receiving information from all over the world about the activities that are being planned or organized. All of them will help bring diabetes to light in the international year of the child with diabetes.

The monument challenge

The Hofburg in Vienna, Austria is the latest global landmark to confirm its participation in the Monument Challenge on November 14, to mark World Diabetes Day.