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30TH OCTOBER
WERELDBDIABETESDAG
14TH NOVEMBER
We zijn trots om de 2025 This Is Diabetes Art Competition, a global celebration of creativity, expression, and the lived experiences of people affected by diabetes. As we approach World Diabetes Day 2025, we invite you to share powerful, original artwork that reveals what diabetes really looks like-through your eyes.
This year’s theme is:
Diabetes and Anxiety
We want to raise awareness, start conversations, and help the world better understand the challenges, victories, and day-to day realities faced by those living with diabetes.
3 out of 4 people living with diabetes have experienced anxiety, depression, or another mental health condition because of their diabetes
Your Art. Your Story. Your Impact.
We're calling on artists of all levels to create artwork that tells the unfiltered story of diabetes and managing anxiety. Whether you live with diabetes, support someone who does, or are moved by the cause, this is your chance to make a difference through art.
This competition is open globally and free to enter.
Why Participate?
- Deel jouw unieke verhaal of perspectief op diabetes.
- Raise awareness and bring visibility to challenges faced by the diabetes community.
- Nominate a diabetes charity to receive up to €6,000 in your name.
New for 2025:
Celebrating Creativity in New Ways
This World Diabetes Day 2025, taking place on 14th November, we will reveal the Top 20 selected artworks across our platforms. These images will also be released as part of a free downloadable colouring-in booklet, designed to educate and inspire individuals, families, and communities to connect through creativity.
Prijzen
1st prize: €6,000 donation to a diabetes charity of your choice
2nd prize: €3,000 donation
3rd prize: €1,000 donation
Charities must be pre-approved or nominated through our submission form.
Beoordelingscriteria
Ons panel van kunstenaars en belangenbehartigers voor diabetes van over de hele wereld zal de inzendingen beoordelen op basis van:
- Relevantie voor het thema
- Emotionele impact
- Creativiteit en originaliteit
- Het verhaal achter het kunstwerk
Wedstrijdregels
- Open voor iedereen van 18 jaar en ouder.
- Eén inzending per persoon.
- Submissions must be original 2D static artwork (e.g. illustration, painting, drawing, digital art).
- AI-generated art will be accepted as long as you clearly mark it as generative art. We will be running each submission through and AI check.
- Geen zichtbare merknamen, logo's of auteursrechtelijk beschermd materiaal.
- Entries must be submitted with a title and a video or written story about your piece and how it reflects this year’s theme.
Deadline for Submissions: 30th October 2025 (11:59 PM Pacific Time)
Meet the Judges
Jathan Pugh
Patient Advocate
and Eversense Ambassador
Jathan is a passionate type 1 diabetes advocate, diagnosed at 21 after a life-threatening misdiagnosis. His experience drives his commitment to supporting others in the community.
With a background in art history and a love for post-impressionism, dada, and Italian futurism, he enjoys painting Warhammer 40k miniatures and exploring creativity through art. He’s excited to bring his lived experience and artistic eye to the judging panel.
Gina Anzures
Illustrator, comic artist
and diabetes patient
Gina Anzures, known as Gina Pillina, is a Mexican illustrator and comic artist who tells funny, heartwarming stories through colorful characters. Her comic strips often focus on type 1 diabetes, using humor and her character, Gina Pillina, to spread awareness and support.
She holds degrees in illustration, graphic design, and 3D animation, and her work has been recognized by a! Diseño SecuenciArte and Ascensia Diabetes Care. Now teaching illustration and design, she continues to create joyful art that brings smiles to her audience.
Katie Lamb
Artist, advocate
and diabetes patient
Katie Lamb is an artist and type 1 diabetes advocate who uses her creativity to explore the emotional side of living with the condition
Diagnosed before her second birthday, she has turned to art as a way to process anxiety and share experiences that words often can’t capture. Through her illustrations, Katie raises awareness, sparks conversations about mental health, and connects with others in the diabetes community.
Adam Wójcicki
Artists working with PHC
Adam is an illustrator based in Warsaw, Poland. He creates all kinds of artwork, but mostly cooperates with several publishing houses both home and abroad, making books and editorial illustrations.
His work consists of a mix between traditional and digital art, with elements of collage. Besides editorial work, he enjoys creating fashion illustrations, painting and an occasional mural.
Torstein Myhre
Chief Commercial Officer at Ascensia
Torstein holds a technical degree in electronic engineering and brings 36 years of experience in the MedTech and Life Sciences industry, with a proven track record in technical service, sales, marketing, and leadership. He currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for BGM at Ascensia, where he leads a global team of 700 employees across 30 countries. He is married with three daughters and is a proud grandfather to two granddaughters. Torstein is passionate about art and deeply committed to advancing care and innovation in diabetes.
Archive
Winning Entries from Previous Years
2023 - 1st prize
The search for balance
Monia Elhajjaoui
Italy
2023 - 2nd prize
Parched
Charlotte Kessler
USA
2023 - 3rd prize
Are they getting the Point?
Fanni Den
UK
2023 - Finalist
In my mind
Ivy Hayward
Canada
2022 - 1st prize
Learning on the way
Maga Nogueira
Germany
2022 - 2nd prize
Invisible Battles
Katie Lamb
UK
2022 - 3rd prize
Dancing in the rain
Leonie van Someren
the Netherlands
2022 - 3rd prize
Diabetes Doesn't Discriminate
Orla Nolan
Ireland
2023 - 1st prize
The search for balance
Monia Elhajjaoui
Italy
2023 - 2nd prize
Parched
Charlotte Kessler
USA
2023 - 3rd prize
Are they getting the Point?
Fanni Den
UK
2023 - Finalist
In my mind
Ivy Hayward
Canada
2022 - 1st prize
Learning on the way
Maga Nogueira
Germany
2022 - 2nd prize
Invisible Battles
Katie Lamb
UK
2022 - 3rd prize
Dancing in the rain
Leonie van Someren
the Netherlands
2022 - 3rd prize
Diabetes Doesn't Discriminate
Orla Nolan
Ireland
Hoe u kunt inzenden
Submit your artwork via the form on our website.
Door uw werk in te dienen, bevestigt u dat u de oorspronkelijke maker bent en dat u de algemene voorwaarden hebt gelezen en aanvaard.
Let your art help change the way the world sees diabetes. Submit your entry today and be part of something inspiring.
U moet het volgende verstrekken:
- Naam en land van verblijf
- Contactgegevens
- Title of your artwork
- Socialmedia-handles (optioneel)
- Een verhaal over uw werk in video- of geschreven vorm
- Voorkeursorganisatie voor diabetes
- JPEG or PNG file (max 10MB)
Wereld Diabetes Dag
Wereld Diabetes Dag (WDD) is 's werelds grootste bewustwordingscampagne rond diabetes en bereikt wereldwijd meer dan 1 miljard mensen in meer dan 160 landen. De dag wordt elk jaar op 14 november gevierd, de geboortedag van Sir Frederick Banting, die in 1922 samen met Charles Best insuline ontdekte.
World Diabetes Day is a global occasion for people with diabetes, healthcare professionals, advocates, policymakers and the public to unite to raise awareness of and take action on diabetes.
This World Diabetes Day, get involved and support our call for wellbeing to be put at the heart of diabetes care. Please follow along on social media or share this page on yours to do your part in spreading awareness on diabetes.
CONTACT
Voor vragen over de wedstrijd: hello@thisisdiabetes.com
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