World Diabetes Day 2024 - Key Tips for Managing Diabetes

World Diabetes Day falls on November 14 every year. It reminds us to learn about diabetes and protect our health. In India, where more than 77 million people suffer from diabetes, this day is especially important.

What is world diabetes day?

In 1991, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) launched World Diabetes Day to raise awareness about diabetes and its impacts. Each year, the emphasis is on a particular diabetes-related topic.

Why is it important for India?

India has one of the highest numbers of diabetes cases in the world. About 1 in 6 people with diabetes live in India. Diabetes can cause big health problems like heart and kidney disease. Learning more about it helps people in India live safer, healthier lives.

World diabetes day theme of 2024

The theme for this year's World Diabetes Day is "Empowering Global Health." The goal is to improve diabetes treatment around the world and provide everyone with better resources and support to control diabetes in India, where 65% of the population lives in rural areas. Many people struggle to find good health care. This theme focuses on helping everyone, everywhere get the care they need.

Themes from past years

Each year highlights a key idea for diabetes:

• 2023: "Access to Diabetes Education" – Focused on teaching people ways to manage diabetes.
• 2022: "Education to Protect Tomorrow" – Showed how to prevent diabetes.
• 2021: "Nurses Make the Difference" – Recognized nurses who care for people with diabetes.

These themes work to make diabetes care and education better for everyone, everywhere.

How you can take part in India

1. Visit diabetes camps - Many hospitals give free checkups on this day. Some camps check over 5,000 people in one day.
2. Share facts - Talk with friends and family, or post online. Knowing about diabetes can cut risks by 40%.
3. Get tested - Blood sugar testing catches diabetes quickly. In India, 57% of people with diabetes are undiagnosed. Take a diabetes risk assessment today to determine your current health and whether you are at risk of getting diabetes.
4. Eat healthy - A balanced diet helps prevent diabetes. This is especially true for the 80 million people with pre-diabetes.
5. Exercise together - Activities such as walking, yoga, or cycling. Helps control diabetes About 12% of adults in the city have diabetes.

Final thoughts

World Diabetes Day is a day to educate, communicate, and help one another. Book a TruePal appointment with professionals today and receive customized advice to better your life and the lives of your loved ones with diabetes.

FAQs

1. What is the theme of World Diabetes Day 2024?

The theme for this year's World Diabetes Day is "Empowering Global Health." The purpose is to enhance diabetes care around the world.

2. Why does November 14th mark World Diabetes Day?

Sir Frederick Banting, the co-inventor of insulin with Charles Best, was born on November 14, and as a tribute to him, World Diabetes Day is observed on November 14th.

3. Who discovered insulin?

Sir Frederick G Banting (shown), Charles H Best, and JJR Macleod discovered insulin at the University of Toronto in 1921, and James B Collip refined it subsequently.