World Diabetes Day

Type 2 diabetes is a largely preventable and treatable non-communicable disease that is rapidly increasing in numbers worldwide.

While the campaigns last the whole year, the day itself marks the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, first conceived the idea which led to the discovery of insulin in 1922.

[2][4][5] Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 20 December 2006 (A/61/L.39/Rev.1 and Add.1)] 61/225 for World Diabetes Day[6] By 2016, over 230 IDF Member Associations in more than 160 countries and territories were commemorating World Diabetes Day.

IDF Member Associations were joined by international organizations, companies, healthcare professionals, politicians, celebrities, and people living with diabetes and their families.

[7] Activities on WDD include diabetes screening programs, radio and television campaigns, and sports events.