The theme of World Diabetes Day 2022 is “access to diabetes education", which supports the more comprehensive, multi-year subject of "access to care", as per the World Health Organization.
WHAT IS DIABETES
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose. As time progresses, disease damages blood vessels in the body which also includes the retina.
ABOUT WORLD DIABETES DAY
World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign focusing on diabetes mellitus and is held on 14 November, anually.
HISTORY OF WORLD DIABETES DAY
World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on November 14 to mark the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who discovered the insulin hormone along with Charles Herbert Best in 1922. World Diabetes Day was established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES
Often, there are no symptoms of diabetes. When symptoms do occur, they include excessive thirst or urination, fatigue, weight loss or blurred vision.
TREATMENTS FOR DIABETES
Controlling blood sugar through diet, oral medication or insulin is the main treatment. Regular screening for complications is also required.