World Diabetes Day is truly a global event. In 2007, millions of people in over 160 countries joined together to mark the day and raise awareness of diabetes. In 2008, hundreds of events are being planned in countries throughout the world. Find out if an event is happening near you or plan a World Diabetes Day event.

• Upcoming Events

World Diabetes Day Monument Challenge

The World Diabetes Day 2008 Monument Challenge aims to illuminate more than 500 monuments and iconic buildings in blue around the world on November 14. Help us 'Bring Diabetes to Light!'

• 2008 Monument in Blue Challenge

Proclamations

Local, national and regional governments issued proclamations and declarations in support of UN Resolution 61/225 and World Diabetes Day in 2007. This year, we are once again asking politicians around the globe to issue proclamations in support of World Diabetes Day. Get your political representative to issue a proclamation. Find out how.

• World Diabetes Day Proclamations

Other activities promoting World Diabetes Day

• World Diabetes Day Desert Race Car
• Geocaching - Geocoins launched
• World Diabetes Day Bike
• Media Events