World Diabetes Day: 14 November 2011
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The European Medicines Agency supports World Diabetes Day, which is taking place on Monday 14 November 2011.
World Diabetes Day is held each year on 14 November and is dedicated to engaging people worldwide in diabetes advocacy and awareness. For the period 2009-2013, the day's theme is diabetes education and prevention.
The Agency plays an important role in the authorisation of medicines to treat diabetes. In the European Union (EU) all medicines for diabetes must be authorised via the Agency, rather than in each Member State individually. To date, more than 40 medicines for use in diabetic patients have been authorised on the recommendation of the Agency. The Agency also stimulates research into medicines for diabetes in children.
The Agency works closely with organisations representing patients with diabetes through the Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust and the International Diabetes Federation. It also interacts with organisations representing healthcare professionals in the field.
To explore the medicines authorised for diabetes patients on the recommendation of the Agency, browse the European public assessment reports by therapeutic area or keyword.