BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 14, 2024--
Ascensia Diabetes Care, a global diabetes care company, is today sharing some of the top contributions to its ninth annual World Diabetes Day (WDD) Campaign: This is Diabetes, This is Well-Being, for 2024. For this year’s campaign, Ascensia has been inviting people from across the world to visit a virtual wellness zone – www.thisisdiabetes.com - where an expert panel of doctors, dietitians, and diabetes experts are responding to unanswered questions about diabetes.
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As a company entirely dedicated to improving the health and lives of people with diabetes, Ascensia understands the importance of having a community to turn to when you have questions. The company is encouraging people with diabetes and their loved ones to share their wellness questions, so that the responses can help the wider diabetes community. People can ask their questions until November 21, and answers will be published until the end of November.
The International Diabetes Federation’s WDD 2024 theme is ‘Diabetes and Well-Being’ to highlight the importance of a holistic approach to diabetes care encompassing physical health, mental, and societal well-being. Approximately half a billion people are currently living with diabetes, and according to the IDF, 63% of them fear that developing diabetes related complications will affect their well-being. i When managing a chronic condition like diabetes, anxiety and uncertainty can be common, having a detrimental impact on emotional and physical well-being.
Rob Schumm, CEO of Ascensia Diabetes Care, commented: “World Diabetes Day is an important day to us at Ascensia as it serves as a reminder of the importance of our work, to help people with diabetes live happier, healthier lives. In the last few years we had the opportunity to see some amazing artwork from around the world. This year I am excited to hear directly from people living with diabetes about the questions they have when it comes to well-being. This campaign is encouraging some amazing interactions between our expert panel and people around the globe, and I am thrilled to continue to find new ways to support the diabetes community.”
Meet our panel of leading diabetes experts below:
i International Diabetes Federation (2021) https://idf.org/about-diabetes/diabetes-facts-figures/
About Ascensia Diabetes Care
Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global company focused entirely on helping people with diabetes. Our mission is to empower those living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives.
We are home to the world-renowned CONTOUR® portfolio of blood glucose monitoring systems and the exclusive global distribution partner for the Eversense® Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems from Senseonics. These products combine advanced technology with user-friendly functionality to help people with diabetes manage their condition and make a positive difference to their lives. As a trusted partner in the diabetes community, we collaborate closely with healthcare professionals and other partners to ensure our products meet the highest standards of accuracy, precision, and reliability, and that we conduct our business compliantly and with integrity.
Ascensia is a member of PHC Group and was established in 2016 through the acquisition of Bayer Diabetes Care by PHC Holdings Corporation. Ascensia products are sold in more than 100 countries. Ascensia has around 1,400 employees and operations in 29 countries.
For further information, please visit the Ascensia Diabetes Care website at: www.ascensia.com
Ascensia World Diabetes Day Campaign 2024: This is Diabetes, This is Well-Being (Graphic: Business Wire)
