Torrelodones joins World Diabetes Day by lighting the watchtower blue

The Torrelodones store “La que planta su espanta” sells a solidarity brooch for World Diabetes Day

This Thursday, the City Council of Torrelodones joins World Diabetes Day. Today, this holiday celebrates the birth of Sir Frederick Banting, who, along with Charles Best, is known as the discoverer of insulin; which saves the lives of millions of patients suffering from this disease every year.

Torrelodones joins the WHO and the International Diabetes Federation to mark the day by lighting its Watchtower, the main monument of the municipality, in blue. In addition, the city council supports local initiatives such as the store “La que planta su espanta”. He created a solidarity brooch in the shape of a corsage in support of the Madrid Diabetes Association.

Brooch “She who sows her evil frightens”

With the motto “Get Involved for Diabetes,” Marian and Chris, store managers and diabetes patients, created a solidarity brooch in shades of blue so they could display it with pride. 15% of the funds raised will go to the Madrid Diabetes Association; thus collaborating with their diabetes education and prevention programs.

In turn, this November the association is holding the 11th edition of the Popular Diabetes Run and March and ExpoDiabetes. The most popular solidarity action in the country is related to this chronic pathology. Sport, solidarity and education are the pillars with which Madrid and Torrelodones want to fight this disease.

About diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when a person does not use the insulin it produces effectively. The function of insulin as a hormone is to regulate the concentration of glucose in the blood, which is necessary for the proper functioning of the body.

There are different types of diabetes, and some of them can even be prevented. Education is important not only to prevent the disease by addressing its risk factors, but also to learn how to best manage it. Poor blood glucose control harms the body in the short and long term, but it is known that good control can delay and even prevent possible chronic complications of the disease. This is why World Day can be a great opportunity to collaborate, learn and participate in improving the lives of these people.