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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