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World Diabetes Day 2023: The global campaign of World Diabetes Day is observed on November 14 every year across the globe. World Diabetes Day is observed to spread awareness about this health condition that is affecting millions of people annually. It is a global awareness campaign that focuses on diabetes mellitus.

According to the International Diabetes Federation, 1 in 10 adults worldwide have diabetes. Over 90% have type 2 diabetes. Close to half are not yet diagnosed. In many cases, type 2 diabetes and its complications can be delayed or prevented by adopting and maintaining healthy habits. Knowing your risk and what to do is important to support prevention, early diagnosis and timely treatment.

Watch the video below about diet modification for diabetic patients: 

World Diabetes Day 2023: History And Significance

The history of World Diabetes Day dates back to 1999 when the International Diabetes Federation established the day in response to escalating diabetes global prevalence. It is also observed to mark the birth anniversary of Frederick Banting, who, along with Charles Best, discovered insulin. With the adoption of UN Resolution 61/225, World Diabetes Day was recognised as a United Nations holiday Day in 2006.

The World Diabetes Day aims to provide a platform to promote IDF advocacy efforts throughout the year. The World Diabetes Day campaign is represented by a blue circle logo which was adopted in 2007 after the UN resolution on diabetes. The blue circle logo represents diabetes awareness and signifies the global unity of the global diabetes community.

World Diabetes Day 2023: Theme

The theme for World Diabetes Day 2023 is ‘Access to diabetes care’ which highlights the importance of equal access to essential care and treatment for diabetes treatment.

Facts About Diabetes

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 37 million people in the United States have diabetes, and 1 in 5 of them don’t know they have it.

Type 2 diabetes accounts for approximately 90% to 95% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes; type 1 diabetes accounts for approximately 5-10%.

In the last 20 years, the number of adults diagnosed with diabetes has more than doubled as the American population has aged and become more overweight or obese.

According to the CDC, medical costs and lost work and wages for people with diagnosed diabetes total $327 billion yearly.

 

(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.)