Manx Diabetic Group supports World Diabetes Day

Thu, 14 Nov 2019

World Diabetes Day is being recognised across the Island today with numerous buildings and workplaces turning blue.

The Tower of Refuge, Ramsey Swing Bridge, Pulrose Power Station, Skanco Court, Microgaming and Devrico will be showing support by lighting-up blue for the national day, which draws attention to diabetes issues in the public and political spotlight.

Manx Diabetic Group are based on-Island to help roughly 4,000 people diagnosed with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

To donate and find out more, visit the Manx Diabetic Group website here.

Natasha Parry from the organisation spoke to Energy FM about why World Diabetes Day is important for highlighting misconceptions about the disease:

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• Natasha Parry - Manx Diabetic Group