Ginette Reno gets ready to change diabetes for Montrealers by opening the
Changing Diabetes(R) Village
"We all have our reasons for wanting to change diabetes," said
More than 650,000 Quebecers have diabetes; 90 per cent have type 2 which is seen mainly in adults over the age of 40 but more and more also in younger people.1 Diabetes is growing at an alarming rate making it a serious public health concern.
"Education and screening are key instruments of change in the fight to change diabetes," said Serge Langlois, President and Executive Director of Diabetes Québec. "We are proud to partner in this diabetes educational initiative which I think Montrealers will also enjoy because the Village activities have been designed with a joie de vivre."
Located at 463 Sainte-Catherine Street West (in front of St. James United Church), admission to the Village is free and open to Montrealers of all ages from
- Screening for diabetes which will be done by trained nurses - Demonstrations by a well-known Montreal chef who will be challenged to invent tasty, healthy food by dieticians - A magician who will use his magic to educate people about diabetes and, - Ginette Reno will be signing autographs October 20-21 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
With more than 250 million people worldwide living with diabetes, a number expected to reach 380 million by 2025,(2) it is imperative that diabetes be placed higher on the health and political agendas of all countries.
"In order to defeat this global diabetes pandemic, we need to raise awareness on diabetes and its alarming social, humanitarian and economic consequences. The Changing Diabetes(R) Village visit to
About Diabetes Québec ---------------------
For more than 50 years, Diabetes Québec has been educating the public, raising awareness and promoting ways to prevent this insidious disease. The association numbers some 30,000 members, including 1,400 health professionals. More than 650,000 Quebecers suffer from diabetes, 200,000 of whom are unaware they have it. The incidence of diabetes is increasing at an epidemic rate, burdening the
About Novo Nordisk ------------------
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Information sources: 1. Diabète Québec 2. International Diabetes Federation
For further information: Roch Landriault, (514) 843-2345, [email protected]; Brigitte Viel, (514) 843-2303, [email protected]
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