World Diabetes Day Theme 2023. — “Diabetes can be treated.”
Millions of people with diabetes worldwide do not receive treatment for their diabetes. People with diabetes need ongoing care and support to manage their condition and prevent complications. We can’t wait any longer: Medicines, technology, support, and treatment should be available to all people with diabetes who need them. Governments must increase investment in diabetes treatment and prevention.
In 2023, the campaign will focus on the importance of knowing your risk of type 2 diabetes to help delay or prevent the condition and highlight the impact of diabetes-related complications and the importance of having. The theme for World Diabetes Day 2021-23 is access to diabetes care. In 2023, the campaign focused on the importance of knowing your risk of type 2 diabetes to help delay or prevent the condition and highlighting the impact of diabetes-related complications and the importance of having access to the right information and care to ensure timely treatment and management.
1 in 10 adults globally has diabetes. Around 90% have type 2 diabetes. 50% are not yet diagnosed. Type 2 diabetes and its problems can be prevented by implementing and keeping healthy practices. When not noticed or diagnosed early and treated early, diabetes can lead to serious and threatening end-organ damage and complications. For people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, there is significant risk, and what to do is substantial to support prevention, early finding, and appropriate treatment. For people existing with diabetes, alertness and access to the correct evidence and best accessible medicines and tackles to support self-care is vital to delay or prevent complications. For healthcare professionals, contact with adequate training and resources is required to detect problems early and deliver the finest probable care.
Our 2023 campaign slogan is “Know the risks, know your responses.” Use IDF’s online risk assessment tool to determine your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Healthcare professionals can update their diabetes education through free and paid courses available through the IDF Diabetes School.
World Diabetes Day (WDD) was established in 1991 by the IDF and the World Health Organization in response to the growing health concerns threatened by diabetes. In 2006, World Diabetes Day became an important day for the United Nations with the approval of United Nations resolution 61/225. November 14 is the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who discovered insulin with Charles Best in 1922.
WDD is the world’s largest diabetes awareness program, reaching a global audience of over 1 billion people in more than 160 countries. The campaign reflects the significant challenges that diabetes and the diabetes world face in stabilizing the population and achieving political consensus.
The purpose of the World Diabetes Day event is:
A platform to support IDF’s support throughout the year.
International support emphasizes the importance of cooperation in solving diabetes, a major health problem worldwide.
Competition is represented by the blue circle logo, which was approved based on the 2007 United Nations resolution on diabetes. The blue circle is the symbol of diabetes awareness worldwide, showing that the world’s diabetics are united in the fight against diabetes.
Facts and Figures
The IDF Diabetes Atlas provides the latest information, data, and estimates on the impact of diabetes worldwide.
-537 million grown people (1 in 10) have diabetes in 2021. This number is expected to increase to 643 million in 2030 and 783 million in 2045.
–Almost one in two adults (44%) with diabetes is undiagnosed (240 million). Most people have type 2 diabetes.
–More than three-quarters of people with diabetes live in low- and middle-income countries.
-541 million adults are at high risk for type 2 diabetes.
–More than 1.2 million children and adolescents (0-19 years) are living with type 1 diabetes
Diabetes will cause 7 million deaths in 2021. At least US$966 billion will be spent on diabetes in 2021, accounting for 9% of all healthcare spending worldwide.
-High blood sugar during pregnancy affects one in six live births (21 million).
Know your risks, know your responses.
Type 2 diabetes accounts for more than 90% of all diabetes cases. You can take several steps to reduce your risk of developing this condition.
Unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyles associated with urbanization are common causes of type 2 diabetes. Studies from the United States, Finland, China, India, and Japan provide strong evidence that lifestyle changes (achieving a healthy weight and moderate physical activity) can help prevent the development of type 2 diabetes in people at risk.
Eating a balanced diet and regular physical activity can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial, as being overweight or obese increases the risk. Even a slight weight reduction can make a big difference. Regular screenings and check-ups, especially for people with one or more of the risk factors, can detect early signs and help individuals make the necessary changes to delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.
RISK FACTORS FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES
Several risk factors have been associated with type 2 diabetes, including:
-Family history of diabetes
– Overweight
-Unhealthy diet
-Physical inactivity
-Increasing age
-High blood pressure
-Ethnicity
– Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT)*
– History of gestational diabetes
Poor nutrition during pregnancy
*Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) is a category of higher-than-normal blood glucose but below the threshold for diagnosing diabetes.
KNOW YOUR RISK OF TYPE 2 DIABETES
Brief questionnaires are simple, practical, and inexpensive ways to quickly identify people who may be at a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and who need to have their level of risk further investigated.
IDF has advanced an IDF type 2 diabetes online risk assessment that aims to predict an individual’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the next ten years. The test is built on the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC), developed and designed by Dr. Jaana Lindstrom and Dr. Jaakko Tuomilehto from the NIH and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland.
IDF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A HEALTHY DIET FOR THE GENERAL POPULATION
Choosing water, coffee, or tea instead of fruit juice, soda, or other sugar-sweetened beverages
Eating at least three servings of vegetables every day, including green leafy vegetables
Eating up to three servings of fresh fruit every day
Choosing nuts, a piece of fresh fruit, or unsweetened yogurt for a snack
Limiting alcohol intake to a maximum of two standard drinks per day
Choosing lean cuts of white meat, poultry, or seafood instead of red or processed meat
Choosing peanut butter instead of chocolate spread or jam
Choosing whole-grain bread, rice, or pasta instead of white bread, rice, or pasta
Choosing unsaturated fats (olive oil, canola oil, corn oil, or sunflower oil) instead of saturated fats (butter, ghee, animal fat, coconut oil or palm oil
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Any movement is good, and more is generally better to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise (e.g., walking, running, swimming, cycling) per week, spread over several days, perhaps in shorter bursts of 10 to 15 minutes.
Strength training also has benefits. Using weights or resistance bands, you can strengthen your muscles and increase muscle mass, improving insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control.
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