What is the relevance of the World Diabetes Day?

         November 14 is the World Diabetes Day. A condition that impairs the human body’s ability to process blood sugar, diabetes occurs because our body is unable to produce enough insulin to meet its needs.

        The prevalence of diabetes is increasing so rapidly across the globe. It is estimated that around 422 million people have been living with diabetes in 2016. The number was only 108 million in 1980. The disease comes with many associated risk factors, such as obesity. Diabetes is considered a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, strokes and lower limb amputation. Doctors say that a healthy diet, physical activity and avoiding tobacco use can prevent or delay the onset of diabetes. There are several drugs available today, which can cure the disease and its consequences.

       The World Diabetes Day is an opportunity to encourage countries to develop national policies for the prevention, treatment and care of the disease.

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