A United Nations Resolution on Diabetes was formally adopted yesterday, making it the first time ever for a non-communicable disease. This will also mandate Governments around the world to establish national policies on the treatment, prevention and care of diabetes within the sustainable development of each Government’s healthcare system.
"Today the United Nations has recognized diabetes as a global pandemic.The adoption of the Resolution affirms the belief that access to properPrevention and management is a human right which should not be ignored," saysMichael Howlett, President and CEO of the Canadian Diabetes Association.
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