World Diabetes Day is celebrated on 14th November. This day was chosen to commemorate the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting. It is celebrated yearly in response to the increasing concern related to health and the economic threat of diabetes. It can be defined as an important day for spreading awareness about diabetes as it has a presence in more than 160 countries and involves the life of 100 crores with its awareness campaign.
Importance of World Diabetes Day
It is estimated that one in two adults which is close to approx, 44% which means around 24 crore people are affected with diabetes and remain undiagnosed. The majority of people suffer from type 2 diabetes, which can be prevented with some changes that you can make in your lifestyle and healthy dietary habits.
It is estimated that 10.2 lakh teenagers (0-19) are affected with Type 2 diabetes. 6 live births of 2.1 crores are getting high blood glucose (hyperglycemia) in pregnancy.
According to the report of the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF), diabetes caused 67 lakhs death in 2021. Estimations say that 53.7 crore (1 in 10) people were living with diabetes in the same year and this indicates that this pace will continue and rise to 64.3 crore in 2023 and 78.3 crore by 2045.
In 2021, 9% of the total health expenditure was for the proper management of diabetes and control of this widespread disease, especially the risk of type 2 diabetes in adolescents and adults. World Diabetes Day gives us a common global platform and an opportunity to survive this widespread disease.
History of World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day, was founded by International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), in 1991, and became the official United Nations Day in 2006 under UN Resolution 61/225.
All the campaigns that are organized on this day are denoted with the “Blue Circle Logo”, which was introduced in the year 2007 just after the day was officially recognized by the United Nations, and from that day, the Blue Circle has been considered as the global symbol of Diabetes Awareness.
World Diabetes Day Theme
The theme for world diabetes day 2021-2023 is access to diabetes to diabetes care. People with diabetes can be more susceptible to the worst complications of diseases such as COVID-19. We, therefore, cannot wait much longer for medicines, technologies, support, and care to be made available to all who require them.
Now it is the time for governments, policymakers, and advocates to act quickly and effectively and take this problem seriously. They should focus on increasing investment, and ensuring that everyone living with diabetes gets the proper treatment and care they need. This year’s theme also focuses on good coaching to professionals in the healthcare domain to effectively detect and diagnose diabetes. Properly implementing these things ensures that patients get mental support and understand the current situation to prevent further complications.
Preventive measures we can take to manage the risk of this disease are
- Avoid sugar and refined carbohydrates intake
- Eat a small portion of a meal at a time
- Quit smoking
- Dont take aerated drinks and other beverages
- Do exercise regularly
- Have proper blood pressure management
- Eat fibre and food which are low in Glycemic Index
- Get updates with more such preventive measures
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FAQs
When is World Diabetes Day celebrated?
World Diabetes Day, is celebrated on 14th November. This day was chosen as World Diabetes Day to commemorate the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting.
Why is World Diabetes Day celebrated?
It is celebrated yearly in response to the increasing concern related to hadith and the economic threat of diabetes.
Why is World Diabetes Day important?
It is estimated that one in two adults which is close to approx, 44% which means around 24 crore people are affected with diabetes and remain undiagnosed.
What is the history of World Diabetes Day?
This Day was founded by International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), in 1991, and became the official United Nations Day in 2006 under UN Resolution 61/225.
What is the Theme of World Diabetes Day?
The theme for world diabetes day 2021-2023 is access to diabetes to diabetes care.
What are the preventive measures we can take to fight this disease?
Avoid sugar and refined carbohydrates intake, eat a small portion of a meal at a time, Quit smoking, don’t take aerated drinks and other beverages, do exercise regularly, have proper blood pressure management, and eat fiber and food which are low in Glycemic Index.