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November 14, 2025, marks World Diabetes Day – an important date established by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization in 1991. This day commemorates the great scientist Frederick Banting, who was born on November 14, 1891, and who, along with Charles Best, first introduced insulin into medical practice in 1922, saving millions of lives of patients with diabetes.
Since 2007, World Diabetes Day has been held under the auspices of the United Nations, highlighting the global significance of the diabetes epidemic, which is rapidly increasing worldwide.
Goals and Objectives of the Day
- Raising public awareness about diabetes as a widespread and dangerous disease.
- Informing about the main types of diabetes, including type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes.
- Spreading knowledge about how to prevent the disease through a healthy lifestyle.
- Drawing attention to the necessity of regular monitoring of blood glucose levels and timely treatment.
Recommendations for Diabetes Prevention and Control
Experts recommend including primarily whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and lean proteins in the diet, as well as maintaining regular physical activity of at least 150 minutes per week. Weight control and individualized dietary planning also play a key role for people with diabetes.
Particular attention is paid to patients of all ages, as diabetes does not depend on age and can affect people from childhood to old age. In 2025, the World Health Organization's campaign is held under the slogan "Diabetes Does Not Depend on Age," emphasizing the importance of informing and supporting patients in various life situations.
Events in 2025
As part of World Diabetes Day, from November 14 to 16, the campaign "STOP DIABETES-2025" will take place, during which everyone can undergo a free blood glucose level check and receive an individual promo code for the study. Such campaigns are organized by medical institutions and public organizations to prevent exacerbations and complications from diabetes.
