Summary
Since 1991, people across the world have come together on 14 November to acknowledge World Diabetes Day. World Diabetes Day is the world’s largest global diabetes awareness initiative, bringing people together to raise awareness about diabetes, inspire action and promote accountability. This year's World Diabetes Day theme is 'Early action on diabetes' and highlights the importance of early diagnosis, access to quality diabetes care and reducing diabetes stigma.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has produced a toolkit to raise awareness, start conversations and encourage early action on diabetes. Make it yours. Adapt, share and explore the resources to support action on diabetes in your setting.
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Key messages:
Knowing the symptoms More than 40% of people living with diabetes are undiagnosed. Common symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, tiredness and blurred vision.
Recognising type 1 diabetes Type 1 diabetes can develop at any age and is frequently missed or misdiagnosed, particularly in adults. Recognising the symptoms can help lead to diagnosis and life-saving treatment.
Advancing equitable access Diabetes diagnosis can only improve outcomes when it is followed by access to timely, affordable care and ongoing support.
Creating healthier environments Ensuring everyone has access to healthy food, safe places to be physically active and quality health services is effective in reducing type 2 diabetes risk and supporting effective diabetes management.
Prioritising quality care Quality, uninterrupted diabetes care reduces complications and enables people living with diabetes to live healthy, fulfilling lives.
Supporting, not stigmatising Diabetes stigma is widespread, harmful and preventable. Everyone living with diabetes deserves to be supported. The words and images we use matter.
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