The Blue Friday initiative was created by Cherise Shockley after being diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Nowadays, Blue Friday is a campaign of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) with support from several institutions, including the Brazilian Society of Diabetes. Its purpose is to make people aware of the importance of
Social media are spaces that favor interaction between people, irrespective of social level and geographical position. Blogs and social networks are examples of social media used daily by a large part of the population, including as a means of creating content that promotes connection between people with common interests. So,
Effective management of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the ultimate goal for patients and physicians, yet achieving it can seem a daunting and never-ending challenge. Looking beyond the obvious management steps of medical intervention and lifestyle changes, there is increasing research into what behaviours influence effective management, and in turn