World Diabetes Day is traditionally celebrated on November 14date marking the birthday of Frederick Banting, Canadian physician and scientist who co-discovered insulin in 1921.
For the period 2024-2026, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has chosen to highlight the importance of well-being in diabetes care. Millions of people with diabetes face daily challenges managing their disease at home, work and school.
Diabetes and well-being
They must demonstrate resilience, organization and responsibility, which has a significant impact on their physical and mental well-being. Diabetes treatment often focuses only on blood sugar levels, when a more holistic approach to the patient is needed to enable them to enjoy a better quality of life. 63% of diabetic people surveyed by the FID state that the fear of developing complications linked to diabetes affects their well-being.
The 2024 campaign therefore invites everyone to openly share their stories, habits and challenges in order to create a united global community and to advocate for better care practices that take into account not only the physical, but also the mental and emotional aspects of life. life with diabetes.
1 in 10 humans live with diabetes
In France, the French Federation of Diabetics, for its part, wanted to raise awareness around the theme “Diabetes for women, diabetes for men”. Through a rich program of events, conferences and webinars, the Federation will highlight gender-related differences in the prevention, diagnosis and management of diabetes.
The IDF estimates that more than 537 million people aged 20 to 79 have diabetes worldwide, representing 10.5% of the world’s population in this age group. More than 4.3 million people were living with diabetes in 2022 according to Health Insurance.
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