Results: Blue Circle
Published on 04/03/2016
Blue Circle + World Diabetes Day
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Did you know that the "Blue Circle" is the universal symbol for Diabetes?
Yes
7%
129 votes
No
83%
1482 votes
Undecided
2%
32 votes
Not Applicable
8%
139 votes
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The purpose of the symbol is to give diabetes a common identity. Which facts are you familiar with? Support all existing efforts to raise awareness about diabetes.
12%
216 votes
Inspire new activities, bring diabetes to the attention of the general public.
8%
143 votes
Provide a means to show support for the fight against diabetes.
11%
197 votes
Why a Circle: Across cultures, the circle can symbolize life and health. Most significantly for the campaign, the circle symbolizes unity.
6%
109 votes
Why Blue: The blue circle reflects the color of the sky & the flag of the United Nations. The UN is in itself a symbol of unity amongs't nations, and is the only organization that can signal to governments that it is time to fight diabetes.
7%
119 votes
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) holds all rights to the blue circle for diabetes.
6%
103 votes
Any questions related to the usage of the blue circle contact: communications@idf.org
3%
52 votes
N/A
74%
1324 votes
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The history of the blue circle: The icon was originally developed for the campaign that resulted in the passage of United Nations Resolution 61/225 "World Diabetes Day (December 20, 2006)." Are you familiar with the history of the Blue Circle?
Yes
5%
88 votes
No
69%
1221 votes
Undecided
3%
48 votes
Not Applicable
24%
425 votes
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4.
Do you know of someone that has diabetes? Myself
12%
213 votes
Family Member or Relative
44%
776 votes
Friend or Co-worker
27%
484 votes
N/A
33%
588 votes
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