Sugar Heart

One in two adults with diabetes are unaware of this. Untreated diabetes is an important risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease. These diseases are the most common cause of death in Lithuania. Pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim produces medications that can help people with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease reduce their risk of cardiovascular mortality. In order to educate the public, company launched a non-branded campaign. 

It was decided to focus on 3 steps: pay attention to your health, check it regularly, control potential risks. Healthcare professionals in various fields have joined forces to spread the message that can save lives – topic initiations appeared in TV, radio, news portals and press. Banners were employed as a tool encouraging people to check their health, a website cukrinesirdis.lt was launched to provide more relevant information. Video presentation was shown in 29 hospitals & clinics located in 15 Lithuanian cities. Key initiative of the campaign – art installation by artist Agnė Kišonaitė (having type 1 diabetes herself) meant to draw public attention was exhibited in public places in Vilnius and Kaunas.