World Diabetes Day is observed every year on November 14th. It was established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to the growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. The day aims to raise awareness of diabetes, its prevention, and the care needed to manage it.
The date was chosen to mark the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922. Insulin is a crucial treatment for diabetes, transforming the lives of millions of people around the world.
