LAHORE World Diabetes Day would be marked tomorrow (November 14, 2023), around the world including Pakistan.
The day-marking was established by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to address the rising concerns about diabetes. It focuses on raising awareness about diabetes, its risk factors, and the importance of early diagnosis and effective management.
World Diabetes Day is observed annually on November 14th.
This year it falls on Tuesday (tomorrow), providing an opportunity for a week of diabetes awareness activities and initiatives.
Noted Diabetes expert Dr. Khadija Irfan told reporter that diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels. It is also a leading cause of blindness, amputation, heart disease, and kidney disease. Besides causing severe medical issues, the condition also causes millions of premature deaths each year, she said, adding that diabetes has become one of the leading causes of death around the world.
The World H
ealth Organization (WHO) states that 1.6 million people died from diabetes in 2016, and by the year 2045, approximately 629 million adults will have diabetes.