World Diabetes Day 2024: Raising Awareness and Promoting Well-being
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | To raise awareness about the growing prevalence of diabetes, its impact on health, and the importance of preventive measures and early diagnosis. |
| Date | 14 November every year. |
| Theme of 2024 | Diabetes and well-being is the theme for World Diabetes Day 2024-26. |
| History of the Day | - Founded: In 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and World Health Organization (WHO). - Official UN Day: 2006, under UN Resolution 61/225. - Date Chosen: To commemorate the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, co-discoverer of insulin (14 November 1922). |
| Global Symbol | Blue Circle Logo: Introduced in 2007, symbolizing global unity against diabetes. |
| Global Reach | Observed in 160+ countries, impacting over 100 crore people worldwide through awareness campaigns and advocacy. |
| Significance | World Diabetes Day educates people on diabetes prevention, raises awareness about risk factors, and promotes global access to education, medicines, and care. |
| Diabetes Statistics | - Global diabetes cases (2021): 53.7 crore; projected to rise to 78.3 crore by 2045. - Deaths (2021): 67 lakh. - Undiagnosed cases (2021): 24 crore (44% of adults). - At risk of Type 2 diabetes: 54.1 crore adults. - Adolescents with Type 2 diabetes: 10.2 lakh (0-19 years). - Live births affected by hyperglycemia: 2.1 crore (1 in 6). - Global health expenditure on diabetes (2021): 9%. |
| Types of Diabetes | - Type 1 Diabetes: Body does not produce insulin. - Type 2 Diabetes: Body becomes resistant to insulin or fails to produce sufficient insulin. - Gestational Diabetes: Occurs during pregnancy, typically resolves after childbirth. |