Manila marks World Diabetes Day

The Manila city government observed World Diabetes Day yesterday with a series of activities, starting with the Global Diabetes Walk around the city hall and culminating with the lighting of the clock tower in blue at 6 p.m.

This year’s theme, “Bring Diabetes to Light,” focuses on diabetes in children and ado­lescents. Organizers asked the public to join the celebration by lighting homes, buildings, monuments and landmarks in blue to form a circle of blue worldwide.

The blue circle is the global symbol of diabetes and signifies the unity of the global diabetes community in response to the diabetes pandemic.   – Sandy Araneta