World Diabetes Day 14 November,2022

On November 14th, around the world, World Diabetes Day (WDD) raises awareness and education about a disease that affects over 400 million adults worldwide. WDD is the world's largest diabetes awareness campaign, reaching over 1 billion people in over 160 countries.

The campaign draws attention to issues of critical importance to the diabetes community and keeps diabetes in the public and political spotlight.

The campaign is represented by a blue circle logo, which was adopted in 2007 following the passage of the United Nations Diabetes Resolution. The blue circle represents diabetes awareness around the world. It represents the global diabetes community's unity in response to the diabetes epidemic.

The World Diabetes Day campaign focuses on a specific theme each year for one or more years. “Access to Diabetes Care” is the theme of World Diabetes Day 2021-23.

Background

Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body does not use the insulin effectively that is produced. This causes an increase in the concentration of glucose in the blood (hyperglycemia).

• Diabetes type 1 (also known as insulin-dependent diabetes or childhood-onset diabetes or diabetes insipidus) is distinguished by a lack of insulin production.

• Diabetes Type 2 (also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes or adult-onset diabetes or diabetes milletus) is caused by the body's inefficient use of insulin. It is frequently caused by excess body weight and physical inactivity.

• Gestational diabetes is hyperglycemia that appears during pregnancy.

Diabetes affected an estimated 422 million adults worldwide in 2014, up from 108 million in 1980. Diabetes prevalence in the adult population has nearly doubled since 1980, rising from 4.7% to 8.5%. This is due to an increase in risk factors, such as being overweight or obese. Diabetes prevalence has risen faster in low and middle-income countries than in high-income countries over the last decade.

Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, stroke, and amputation of lower limbs. A healthy diet, regular physical activity, and abstaining from tobacco use can all help to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Diabetes and diabetes symptoms can also be treated, and its consequences are avoided or postponed through medication, regular screening, and treatment for complications.

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Soource: https://www.calyxgroup.co.in/world-diabetes-day-14-november/

https://worlddiabetesday.org/about/

https://www.un.org/en/observances/diabetes-day

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