Globe set to go blue for World Diabetes Day!

As the countdown to 14 November accelerates, we are receiving a constant flow of lighting confirmations and updates about planned events. At the time of writing this message, more than 660 monuments - including the Empire State Building, London Eye, Christ the Redeemer, Burj al Arab and the Obelisque in Paris – confirmed they will bathe in blue for World Diabetes Day.

For all the latest information, please keep an eye on the WDD campaign website (http://www.worlddiabetesday.org) and twitter account (http://www.twitter.com/WDD).

Every year, people around the world come up with many different ways to involve the local community, engage the media, and raise awareness of key diabetes issues among decision-makers and the public.

The majority include some common elements as part of their celebrations:

1. Promotion of the blue circle as the global symbol for diabetes
2. Use of the colour blue (pantone colour 279 or as near as possible)
3. An element of fun

Your ideas help inspire action. Register your event now on the World Diabetes Day website.