Inspired by Diabetes | Inspired by Need


is to bring families and people with diabetes together to raise awareness of the global burden of diabetes — and draw particular attention to people who do not have the resources they need to fight diabetes. Often, life stories are inspired by small triumphs and great challenges. And for some children around the world, the challenge is no less than life or death. Diabetes is a challenging journey that affects individuals, families and communities worldwide. Current estimates show that more than 246 million people around the globe are currently living with diabetes, and tens of millions more will develop it in the coming years. The Inspired by Diabetes Creative Expression Competition builds on the theme of the International Diabetes Federation's (IDF) World Diabetes Day, dedicated to children and adolescents living with or at risk of diabetes worldwide. We believe that the stories of how individuals and families have taken action to tackle diabetes, regardless of circumstance or where they live, can help inspire others to act &mdsh; to improve the care of people with diabetes and to help overcome the obstacles that a life with diabetes can bring. By entering the Creative Expression Competition, you can have a direct impact on others around the world. For every contest entry, Lilly will donate money to IDF's Life for a Child program, which funds diabetes centers in developing countries to provide critically needed care and education to children with diabetes. Share your story and inspire others. About Unite for Diabetes and the International Diabetes Federation Unite for Diabetes is a global campaign committed to raising awareness of diabetes and celebrating the United Nations' World Diabetes Day Resolution, which established the global agenda for the fight against the diabetes pandemic and designated 14 November (World Diabetes Day) as an official UN world day as of 2007. World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization in response to the escalating rise in diabetes. The Unite for Diabetes and World Diabetes Day campaigns are led by the IDF, a worldwide alliance of over 200 diabetes associations in more than 160 countries. Its mission is to promote diabetes care, prevention, and a cure worldwide. For more information, visit www.unitefordiabetes.org . About ISPAD Globally, diabetes is a disease in evolution affecting more and more children and adolescents. The International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) is a professional organization whose aims are to promote clinical and basic science, education and advocacy in childhood and adolescent diabetes. The strength of ISPAD lies in the scientific and clinical expertise in childhood and adolescent diabetes of its members. ISPAD is the only international society focusing specifically on all types of childhood diabetes. For more information, visit www.ispad.org . About Lilly Diabetes For more than 85 years, Eli Lilly and Company has been a worldwide leader in pioneering industry-leading solutions to support people living with and treating diabetes. Lilly introduced the world's first commercial insulin in 1923, and remains at the forefront of medical and delivery device innovation to manage diabetes. Lilly is also committed to providing solutions beyond therapy — practical tools, education and support programs to help overcome barriers to success along the diabetes journey. At Lilly, the journeys of each person living with or treating diabetes inspire ours. For more information, visit www.lillydiabetes.com. About Eli Lilly and Company Eli Lilly and Company, a leading innovation-driven corporation, is developing a growing portfolio of first-in-class and best-in-class pharmaceutical products by applying the latest research from its own worldwide laboratories and from collaborations with eminent scientific organizations. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, in the United States, Lilly provides answers — through medicines and information — for some of the world's most urgent medical needs. Additional information about Lilly is available at www.lilly.com.