World Diabetes Day

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World Diabetes Day: Raising Awareness of a Global Health Challenge

World Diabetes Day is celebrated annually on November 14th to raise awareness about diabetes, a chronic metabolic disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. The day is celebrated on the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922.

The theme for World Diabetes¹ Day 2023 and 2024 is Access to Diabetes Care. This theme highlights the importance of providing affordable and quality diabetes care to everyone who needs it.

There are two main types of diabetes:

• Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
• Type 2 diabetes² is a condition that occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or when the body’s cells do not respond properly to insulin.

Both types of diabetes can lead to serious health complications, including heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, and nerve damage.

There are a number of things that people can do to reduce their risk of developing diabetes, including:

• Eating a healthy diet
• Getting regular exercise
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Not smoking

People with diabetes can also manage their condition and prevent complications by:

• Taking their medication as prescribed
• Monitoring their blood sugar levels regularly
• Following a healthy lifestyle

World Diabetes Day is an important opportunity to raise awareness about diabetes and to encourage people to take steps to prevent and manage the condition.

Here are some ways to get involved in World Diabetes Day:

• Wear blue, the official color of World Diabetes Day.
• Share information about diabetes on social media.
• Donate to a diabetes charity.
• Volunteer your time to a diabetes organization.
• Get involved in a local World Diabetes Day event.

Together, we can make a difference in the fight against diabetes.

Additional resources:

• World Diabetes Day website
• International Diabetes Federation
• American Diabetes Association