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Welcome to the OFFICIAL World Diabetes Day page! World Diabetes Day is marked every year on November 14.
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It is a global awareness campaign run by the International Diabetes Federation. Help us increase diabetes awareness- www.worlddiabetesday.org

01/06/2026

– Can lessons from Lebanon on mobile health in diabetes care support health systems under pressure?

In Lebanon, our Senior Fellow Dr Ola Sukkarieh’s work shows that mobile health is not simply about bringing care online. Her study used WhatsApp video calls to deliver diabetes self-management education in a setting shaped by economic crisis, conflict, displacement and overstretched health services.

The outcomes show that digital diabetes care can improve access, but only when it is built around people’s realities, trusted by communities and supported by health systems. For global diabetes care, Lebanon offers more than a case study. It offers a reminder that innovation must begin with listening.

🔗 Read or listen to the article: https://diabetesvoice.org/en/caring-for-diabetes/digital-diabetes-care-in-crisis-what-lebanon-teaches-us-about-mobile-health/

29/05/2026

– Learn more about type 1 diabetes with Tom in our new animated video designed to help teachers, students, and families better understand the condition, healthy habits, and why support at school matters.
Our Kids and Diabetes in Schools programme is helping create safer, more inclusive school environments by reducing stigma and building understanding of diabetes in the classroom.

📚 Explore the free KiDS educational resources: https://kids.idf.org

27/05/2026

– Last week at 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, we continued to advocate for the global diabetes community and support integrated, person-centred approaches to diabetes and related metabolic and circulatory conditions.

We supported key statements on NCDs, universal health coverage, primary healthcare, sustainable development and kidney health, as well as landmark resolutions on steatotic liver disease (SLD) and stroke, highlighting the need for stronger prevention, early detection and integrated care across the continuum of metabolic and circulatory health.

🔗Learn more and read the statements: https://idf.org/news-and-resources/news/international-diabetes-federation-at-79th-who-world-health-assembly/

25/05/2026

– What is it really like to live with diabetes at school? Farida from Tanzania shares her experience navigating school life while managing diabetes — balancing blood glucose levels during lessons, facing stigma and misunderstanding, and advocating for better support systems in schools.

Her testimonial is a powerful reminder that students living with diabetes need understanding, safe spaces, and supportive environments to succeed.

Our Kids and Diabetes in School programme is helping drive change through greater awareness and education for schools and communities.

🔗Read Farida’s full story: https://kids.idf.org/testimonials/farida-tanzania/

22/05/2026

– Diabetes-related eye disease can be difficult to talk about, especially when it involves the risk of vision loss. In our latest D-Talk, we explore how humour can help break down fear and open important conversations around diabetic macular oedema (DME), a leading cause of vision loss in people living with diabetes. Host Dr Phyllisa Deroze is joined by Damon Wayans – comedian, actor and diabetes advocate – who shares how laughter, honesty, and lived experience can raise awareness, encourage action, and help people feel less alone when facing serious health challenges.

The episode explores stigma, fear, and the importance of regular eye checks and early action to help protect vision as part of the “All Eyes on DME” campaign, which aims to raise awareness and encourage people to learn more about diabetes-related eye disease and available treatments.

🎧 Listen now: https://idf.org/events/podcasts/
🔗 Learn more about the All Eyes on DME campaign: https://www.alleyesondme.com/

20/05/2026

– Strong data drives stronger diabetes action. To inform the 12th edition of the Diabetes Atlas, to be published in 2027, the International Diabetes Federation is are calling for new diabetes prevalence data sources to help shape global research, policy and advocacy. High quality studies and information on national registries are also welcome for all countries.

🔗 Learn more and submit data sources by 29 May: https://diabetesatlas.org/call-for-data/

18/05/2026

– “Every check, every dose, every choice is part of my daily diabetes care.”
In this video, Sabrina Sosa, a Young Leader in Diabetes from Mexico, shares what living with type 1 diabetes really looks like — from checking glucose levels and managing highs and lows to balancing sports, school, emotions, and everyday life.

For children and young people living with diabetes, understanding and support at school can make all the difference. Through the Kids and Diabetes in Schools programme, we are helping to create safer, more inclusive school environments where children with diabetes can thrive without stigma.

Because diabetes is more than numbers. It’s about empowerment, education, and support.

📚 Explore our free KiDS educational resources for teachers, parents, and students: https://kids.idf.org/

15/05/2026

– In our latest D-Talk, Dr Andrew Behnke discusses how a pilot project in Egypt is using local data to demonstrate the long-term value of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for children with type 1 diabetes. The conversation explores how evidence from real-world programmes can help shape policy, improve access to diabetes technology, and support more sustainable healthcare systems in the future.

🎧 Listen now: https://idf.org/events/podcasts/

13/05/2026

– What if the biggest challenge in diabetes technology isn’t the technology itself but the daily reality of using it?

Continuous glucose monitors and automated insulin delivery systems are transforming diabetes care. But data alone does not reduce the emotional, mental, or practical burden of living with diabetes. For Marina-Anastasia Raftopoulou, a Fellow of the International Diabetes Federation, meaningful outcomes depend on confidence, habits, emotional support, and the ability to turn information into manageable daily actions. Behavioural science reminds us that better care is not just about more data — it’s about helping people use technology in ways that fit real life.

🔗Read or listen to the full article: https://diabetesvoice.org/en/caring-for-diabetes/behaviour-in-diabetes-technology/

11/05/2026

Tomorrow, 12 May, marks International Nurses Day. This day reminds us that empowering nurses isn’t just a slogan - it’s a lifeline.

And here’s why it matters now: stronger nursing support directly improves outcomes for chronic conditions like diabetes. It also enables the early detection and timely treatment of diabetes-related complications. Empowered nurses don’t just treat conditions - they enable people to manage them.

This year's theme, “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives,” reveals a simple truth—when nurses are equipped and supported, their patients live better, longer lives.
In diabetes care, nurses are often the difference between stability and complications:
➡️Guiding people with diabetes on daily self-management
➡️Monitoring risks before they escalate
➡️Preventing avoidable hospitalisations

As diabetes continues to rise globally, investing in nurses isn’t optional - it’s essential.
Join ICN - International Council of Nurses on 12 May for the ICN Webinar series: International Nurses Day 2026 - Empowered Nurses Save Lives!

🔗Register here: https://www.icn.ch/events/icn-webinars-international-nurses-day-2026-empowered-nurses-save-lives

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