Published on October 1st, 2009 – For more than a century, insulin has been synonymous with survival for over a million patients of Type 1 diabetes. Discovered by a team of Canadian scientists from the University of Toronto led by Sir Frederick Banting, insulin helps over 250 million people each year to battle this disease that just never stops gaining momentum. Specialists have projected that by they year 2025, the number of people afflicted with diabetes will rise to 380 million.
Thanks to the collaboration of the International Diabetes Foundation, the Canadian Diabetes Association and Diabetes Québec, the 20th World Diabetes Congress - to be held in Montréal from October 18 – 22 - will bring together some 15 000 delegates from over 160 countries to discuss the latest advances in the fight against diabetes.
Over the course of five days, this convention will highlight the most recent developments in clinical research, reveal new statistics concerning this growing epidemic and will present recommendations and action plans to fight diabetes. Already considered to be one of the most significant medical conventions in the world, the 20th World Diabetes Congress also promises to be, according to Organizing Committee Chairperson Dr. Linda Siminerio, one of the most impressive events ever witnessed by the global diabetes community.
Over 12 000 ft2 of the Palais de Congrès de Montréal will be dedicated to this major event. Located in the heart of the city, this venue is perfectly situated for delegates to complement their work sessions with a multitude of entertainment, dining, historical and cultural possibilities for which Montréal is renowned.
IDF Montréal 2009
