World Diabetes Day 14th November 2008
November 14th - World Diabetes Day
The global diabetes awareness campaign has grown from humble beginnings to become a globally-celebrated event comprising hundreds of campaigns, activities, screenings, lectures, meetings and more.
Where is Diabetes Day recognised?
Millions of people from around the world recognise World Diabetes Day every year. This figure includes over 200 member associations of the International Diabetes Federation in more than 160 countries, all Member States of the United Nations, other associations and organisations, companies, healthcare professionals and people living with diabetes and their families.
The focus for 2008; Diabetes in children and adolescents
Like last year, the theme of World Diabetes Day 2008 is diabetes in children and adolescents, which aims to increase awareness among parents and caregivers, teachers, healthcare professionals, politicians and the public
According to the International Diabetes Foundation, the prevalence of diabetes in children is continuously growing with 3% (around 70,000 children under the age of 15) of children and adolescents diagnosed with Type 1 each year. That is almost 200 children every day! Type 2 diabetes, once seen as a disease affecting adults, is rapidly growing in children and adolescents.
Why is November 14th World Diabetes Day?
November 14th is a significant date in the diabetes calendar because it marks the birthday of the man who co-discovered insulin, Frederick Banting. Banting discovered insulin in 1922, alongside Charles Best. World Diabetes Day is internationally recognised and is now an official United Nations Day.
Facts about diabetes
- 2.3 million people in the UK are diagnosed with some type of Diabetes
- There are approximately half a million undiagnosed sufferers
- Prevalence doubled between 1994 and 2003
- By 2010, 5.05% of the population in England are expected to suffer from some form of diabetes
- The treatment of diabetic patients is estimated to cost up to 10% of NHS resources
How Mobilis can help
As a result of the growing cases of diabetes, we have enhanced our range of products suitable for the treatment of diabetic related foot conditions. One of our most popular products are the Paladin Socks.
Paladin socks
The design of Paladin socks are designed in the following way:
- Provides impact protection, injury avoidance, anti-frictional and anti-static, anti-bacterial and anti-mycotic
- Resistance against compressive and shearing forces to the heel, ankle, metatarsal regions and dorsal toe regions
- Seamless, avoiding pressure from harsh ridging, skin irritation and abrasion
- A red target symbol identifies the superficial positioning of the dorsalis pedis artery
- Loop-pile cushioning designed to accommodate the metatarsalphalageal joints, during the propulsive phase of gait
- Loop-pile cushioning reduces bulk inside footwear, enhancing air circulation and temperature regulation
- The sock will stretch to accommodate wider ankles and calves and mild ankle oedema
- The double cuff, high-stretch top ensures minimal compression
View further information and sizes from our Paladin socks range.
Further products to help your patients:
- Hi-Dop BT-200 Vascular Doppler. The HI-Dop pocket vascular doppler is an effective non-directional hand held doppler for non-invasive vascular assessment.
- Infrared Red Thermometer. This is a non-contact thermometer, used for measuring skin surface temperature
- Foot Doc. Identifies foot type in 60 seconds, providing a permanent foot imprint used for sizing and fitting.
