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World Diabetes Day 2024
- 03 Dec 2024
- 2 min read
Recently, World Diabetes Day was celebrated on 14th November to raise awareness about diabetes, which affects millions globally. The 2024 theme, "Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps," highlights the need for inclusive healthcare and equitable access to diabetes management.
- Diabetes:
- Diabetes is a Non-communicable disease (NCD) that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin (a hormone that regulates blood sugar, or glucose), or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces.
- Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to severe health complications, including heart disease, kidney failure, and vision loss.
- Diabetes is a Non-communicable disease (NCD) that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin (a hormone that regulates blood sugar, or glucose), or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces.
- Types: Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes
- Statistics:
- India has approximately 212 million individuals with diabetes, and 133 million of them are untreated.
- In India, only 28% of women and 29% of men with diabetes receive treatment.
- The prevalence of diabetes in India has quadrupled since 1990, now affecting 11.4% of the population.
- India has approximately 212 million individuals with diabetes, and 133 million of them are untreated.
- Government Initiatives in India:
Read more: Government Programme for NCD Renamed
