Theme for 2007 World Diabetes day is “No Child should die of diabetes”. Main focus of this year’s diabetes day is on children due to increase in diabetes incidence in children and adolescents. United Nations is observing November 14 as World Diabetes Day from 2007 onwards. International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is conducting global awareness campaign in association with World Health Organisation.
Significance of November 14:
November 14 is the birthday of Banting who discovered Insulin along with Best in 1921. Blue is the official color of World Diabetes Day.
Diabetes statistics:
1. According to International Diabetes Federation, more than 0.4 million children (under 14 years) are suffering from diabetes.
2. Around 70 thousand new diabetes cases are diagnosing in children.
3. More than 240 million people are suffering from diabetes which is a chronic debilitating disease.
4. 80% of diabetic people belong to lower and middle classes contrary to popular opinion.
5. Around 0.4 million type 1 diabetes cases are in the world.
6. More than 50% of type 2 diabetes cases are preventable with simple measures like exercise, weight reduction and regular checkups.
There should be more awareness campaigns on Diabetes throughout the year.
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