About the UN Resolution

Diabetes is a global problem with a devastating human, social and economic impact. As part of our commitment to changing outcomes for people with diabetes, Novo Nordisk is proud to continue its support of the ‘Unite for Diabetes’ campaign led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF).

On 20 December 2006 the ‘Unite for Diabetes’ campaign was successful in securing the support of governments all over the world to call for a United Nations Resolution on diabetes.

Diabetes is now recognised worldwide as a serious health issue. World Diabetes Day is officially acknowledged as a United Nations Day, which Member States are encouraged to observe in order to develop national policies for the prevention, treatment and care of diabetes.

The UN has set the stage for stakeholders worldwide to deal a devastating blow to the ongoing spread of diabetes. Novo Nordisk will continue with its initiatives, focusing on people with diabetes and with ongoing support for ‘Unite for diabetes’.

Now we have the resolution, we must work to make sure it sends a wave of change all around the world.