Boston Scientific Supports the World Diabetes Day Campaign
World Diabetes Day, November 14, is a worldwide campaign led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), a collaborative alliance of over 200 diabetes associations in over 160 countries.
Major objectives include:
- Reaching 1 billion people worldwide with care and prevention messages including information about the causes, symptoms, complications and treatment of Diabetes.
- Promoting Diabetes prevention and care among healthcare professionals through education materials and programs.
"We are proud to support the IDF in its efforts to build awareness around this devastating disease that affects millions of people worldwide. As a leader in the medical device industry, we seek to improve the quality of patient care and help improve lives through disease prevention and awareness."
David McFaul
Senior Vice President, International
Press Release: Boston Scientific Sponsors World Diabetes Day Campaign
Boston Scientific Promotes Awareness at Major Congresses
Boston Scientific presents a check for €10,000 to the Sociedad Espanola de Diabetes at EuroPCR in May 2008.
Boston Scientific Goes Blue on November 14
- Boston Scientific will light Corporate Headquarters in Natick, MA, USA with blue lights to promote awareness of WDD
- Boston Scientific's homepage will go blue in support of WDD
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Official World Diabetes Day Activities
