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| (Image by International Diabetes Foundation [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons) |
It is a primary global awareness campaign for diabetes mellitus and is held on 14 November of each year. It was introduced by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization in 1991. The day marks the birthday of Frederick Banting who discovered insulin in 1922.
Each year, it focuses on a theme related to diabetes mellitus. Themes in the past were diabetes and human rights, diabetes and lifestyle and the cost of diabetes. Recent themes include
- 2007-2008: Diabetes in children and adolescents
- 2009-2013: Diabetes education and prevention
- 2014-2016: Healthy living and diabetes
The World Diabetes Day Logo
The circle symbolizes life and health. The color 'blue' represents sky that unites all nations. The blue circle signifies the unity of the diabetes community world wide in response to the diabetic pandemic.
Activities
Activities include health camp, free screening, public information meeting, poster presentation, workshop, newspaper article, walk, run, cycle race, quiz program, debate session, diabetic diet exhibition, public health education program, puppet show, radio and television programs.
To conclude,
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| World Diabetes Day 2014 |
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