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World Diabetes Day 14 November 2024

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14-Nov-24

World Diabetes day (WDD) is an important healthcare event observed every year on 14 November to highlight the growing prevalence of diabetes and its impact and educate people about the preventive tips of diabetes.

World Diabetes day is one of the largest diabetes awareness campaign organised every year, with its presence in more than 160 countries reaching and impacting the life of more than 100 crores with its awareness campaigns.

World Diabetes Day 2024 Theme

This year, 2024, the World Diabetes Day theme is “Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps”. The theme highlights the impact of diabetes on people's physical and mental health. It also emphasizes the importance of effective diabetes management and how it can improve people's quality of life.

History of the day

World Diabetes Day (WDD) was founded by International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) with the collaboration with World Health Organization (WHO) in 1991, and it became official United Nation Day in 2006 under the UN Resolution 61/225.

The day 14 November was chosen to commemorate the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, co-discoverer of Insulin along with Charles Best in 1922.

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