Yes we can. As I write this the world is noting that it is World Diabetes Day. Diabetes, together with other non-communicable diseases, account for the majority of the deaths in our world today. The real issue here is mobilising our populations to be aware of the implications of these diseases, how a healthy diet, when combined with a moderate amount of exercise, can reduce or eliminate many of these conditions.

We have an opportunity in our country to create a model for the world. If we make the decision to work together to educate our citizens then we will not only see the results in better health but a less costly health system. Let’s start now and work together to make a real difference.

“The purpose of life is not to be happy but to matter, to be productive, to be useful, to have it make a difference that you lived at all.” - Leo Rosten