Comments on: Why the Blue Circle?

By: james

james — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:59:25 +0000

Howdy Amy. Followed your link over from DiabeticConnect. [jayabee52] Great article BTW! In some of the discussion responses {I don’t remember which} people were asking about the blue silicone bracelet for diabetes. Is that a mistake, or a misunderstanding of some kind?

By: AmyT

AmyT — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:12:54 +0000

Case in point, Elijah! Why can’t we get them for 3 bucks or so from the ADA? They’d still be making a huge profit for their fund-raising efforts and all.

By: Elijah M

Elijah M — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:55:22 +0000

tmana: Thanks for the link, although I find it odd that they’re only available from Europe, and in packs of ten. When all is said and done, I’d be spending $43 for a pin (because as nice as it would be to hand these out to my family and friends, I really just want one). I think we’d see a lot more visibility if they were readily available here.

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By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:55:28 +0000

On my gmail screen last Friday, there was a little headline in the corner pertaining to WDD: “how inactivity can lead to diabetes.” Just what I love to see, as a type 1.

By: Kari Rosenfeld

Kari Rosenfeld — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:37:59 +0000

Dear Amy,

Please allow me to correct the history books once again. The blue circle was created by Alain Baute and Phil Riley of the International Diabetes Federation. Clare and I brought the concept of a UN Resolution to IDF in 2003. The UN Resolution was the springboard for the ‘Unite for Diabetes’ campaign which launched the blue circle as a global emblem for diabetes.

I am tremendously proud to have played a part in the ‘Unite for Diabetes’ campaign which led to the successful passage of the UN Resolution but please, let’s give credit where credit is due. Our hats are off to Alain and Phil for their fantastic creativity in bringing the blue circle to the world and to the entire World Diabetes Day team who continue to create and stage this amazing global campaign to raise awareness for diabetes.

Best,
Kari and Clare Rosenfeld

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:05:15 +0000

Great post. Glad someone clarified the meaning for those who were unaware.

Thanks

By: Lee Ann Thill

Lee Ann Thill — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:56:35 +0000

Apparently the folks at JDRF and ADA in Philly didn’t know anything about WDD until the doctor who organized the Philly event called them to ask them to participate. The absolute saddest part is that ADA is actually a member of IDF, and they still don’t recognize WDD. It’s mind-blowing, really.

By: tmana

tmana — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:36:23 +0000

Elijah M: the pins may be purchased through the World Diabetes Day website, http://www.worlddiabetesday.org They are sold in packs of 10, and the online shopping cart will convert the cost from Euros to US dollars. The 2-5 business day turnaround is accurate.

By: Cara

Cara — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:35:01 +0000

I was very disappointed in the lack of media coverage for WDD. I think that it is horrible that it is Diabetes Awareness Month AND it was WDD and I didn’t see one mention of it on the news.