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World Diabetes Day

World Diabetes Day 14th November marks the world diabetes day. It is the primary global awareness campaign led by international diabetes federation that focuses on diabetes mellitus. Theme for 2018-2019 The theme for the world diabetes day 2018-19  is ' Family and diabetes'. Type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes is a treatable and largely preventable non-communicable disease that is increasing worldwide at an alarming rate. Type 1 diabetes Type 1 diabetes, on the other hand, is not preventable and can only be managed with the help of insulin injections. Statistics -1 in 11 people is living with diabetes. - Over 50% of type 2 diabetes is preventable.  - A lack of knowledge and awareness leads to the disease being undetected. - 1 in every 2 people currently living with diabetes is actually undiagnosed.  - Untreated and unmanaged diabetes leads to life-threatening complications.  - Research conducted by IDF  in 2018  implies that parents struggle to