Diabetes – a very commonly heard of disease. It is one of the most widespread chronic health conditions in the world. India is on its way of turning into the diabetes capital of the world, but many cases are preventable. Many people suffer from diabetes but are still not clear on the management aspect of it. The World Diabetes Day promotes the awareness so that every person with diabetes or at risk of diabetes deserves the best possible quality of education, prevention and care available.

World Diabetes Day (WDD) introduced in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to the alarming rise in diabetes around the world. In December 2006, the United Nations recognized diabetes as a global threat and designated 14th November as the World Diabetes Day - a UN Day to be observed every year starting in 2007. The day itself is celebrated on 14th November, to mark the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, first conceived the idea which led to the discovery of insulin in 1922.

The logo for the World Diabetes Day is the blue circle. The circle symbolizes life and health. The colour blue reflects the sky that unites all nations, and it is also the colour of the United Nations flag. Hence, the blue circle signifies the unity of the global diabetes community in response to the diabetes pandemic.

So this year, on World Diabetes Day, get aware of this much-heard chronic illness. Click right away as a first step towards your health care by estimating your risk of getting diabetes along with tips to prevent the onset of diabetes

So, All Our Dear Readers…Get Aware! Take Care!