World Diabetes Day Blue Monument Challenge

World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on November 14th.  It was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to growing concerns about the escalating threat of diabetes worldwide.  In 2007, World Diabetes Day became an official United Nations Day as a result of UN Resolution 61/225.  The Resolution invites all member states to participate in World Diabetes Day and draw attention to the need for education and awareness to tackle the growing diabetes epidemic.

Since 2007, the global diabetes community has worked together with local champions to light iconic landmarks and buildings in blue to mark World Diabetes Day around the world. More than 1000 monuments in 84 countries have gone blue for diabetes.

This year, one students lit one of the monuments in front of the library blue. The Bromo-Seltzer Tower was shining blue in the background. Pharmacy students handed out flyers containing diabetes education to spread awareness to people walking by.

MOD was excited to be involved in such a monumental event!