November 14 is recognized as World Diabetes Day
Every year on November 14, people worldwide mark World Diabetes Day to raise awareness of the health risks associated with diabetes and ways to prevent types of diabetes.
World Diabetes Day 2022: World Diabetes Day is commemorated annually on November 14 to raise awareness of the health risks associated with diabetes and ways to prevent them. This day honors the monumental discovery of insulin by two brilliant scientists, Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best.
Keep a look out for an event near you as the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) will be participating in organizing activities on the day! Everyone involved will be very grateful for any assistance or support you can provide for this cause.
Just what is diabetes?
Diabetes is a significant risk factor for renal failure, heart attacks, strokes, lower limb amputation, blindness, and other conditions. Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed by following a healthy diet, being active, and quitting smoking. Additionally, by using a medication, routine screenings, and complication treatment, diabetes can be managed and its effects postponed or avoided.
Diabetes is a chronic illness that develops when the body either cannot use the insulin the pancreas makes appropriately or does not create enough of it. An increase in blood glucose levels results from this (hyperglycemia).
Different Types of Diabetes.
- Type 1 diabetes, sometimes referred to as insulin-dependent or childhood-onset diabetes, is distinguished by a deficiency in the synthesis of insulin. The body’s inefficient use of insulin results.
- Type 2 diabetes, is also known as non-insulin-dependent or adult-onset diabetes. It frequently happens as a result of increased body weight and inactivity.
- Hyperglycemia which is first identified as gestational diabetes occurs throughout pregnancy.
2022 World Diabetes Day Theme
The theme of World Diabetes Day between 2021 and 2023 is “Access to Diabetes Care,” which is a particularly essential problem.
2022 World Diabetes Day: Importance
The primary goal of this day is to increase global diabetes awareness through campaigns that are seen by more than 1 billion people. Additionally, it supports IDF advocacy initiatives all year long. It aids in recognizing the significance of taking coordinated action to combat diabetes.
The blue circle emblem for World Diabetes Day was adopted in 2007 by a UN Resolution. The diabetes community around the world is united by this logo, which serves as a symbol of diabetes awareness.
History of World Diabetes Day
In 1991, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization declared the inaugural World Diabetes Day (WHO). Because it was the anniversary of Frederick Banting’s birth, who together with Charles Best discovered insulin, November 14 was chosen as World Diabetes Day. And because it was his 100th birthday anniversary that year, World Diabetes Day was declared in 1991 to increase awareness of diabetes worldwide.
