BD Initiatives in Brazil

Diabetes Statistics in Brazil

• Affects 4.55 million* people

BD's Diabetes Collaborations and Partnerships

• Dia-a-Dia
  A series of day-long workshops where patients with diabetes learn about all aspects of disease management, from diet, exercise and blood glucose monitoring to proper insulin injection. BD associates train patients and conduct these workshops to educate patients on diabetes care.
  
  
• National Diabetes Association
  BD associates hold monthly meetings with children who have diabetes to review insulin injection techniques, provide encouragement and answer questions about general diabetes care. BD donates injection supplies and products as well as educational material to help support healthy lifestyles.

BD Supports World Diabetes Day in Brazil

• BD supports the National Diabetes Federation and the Juvenile Diabetes Association, members of the International Diabetes Federation with product donations, educational materials and volunteers for World Diabetes Day events across the country.
  
  
• World Diabetes Day 2007 Photos

  
  BD associates, led by Bob Singley, Vice President BD Medical – Diabetes Care, march down the streets of Sao Paulo, Brazil in support of World Diabetes Day. Photo courtesy of Milton Nespatti.
  

  
  BD associates in Sao Paulo form a human blue circle in support of World Diabetes Day. Photo courtesy of Milton Nespatti.
  

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*The diabetes statistics contained in these materials have been compiled from the following organizations: International Diabetes Federation, World Health Organization, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For additional information, please contact WorldDiabetesDay@bd.com.