Blood glucose self-monitoring with a glucose meter.
Significance:
World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign of the diabetes world. It was introduced in response to the alarming rise of diabetes around the world. The campaign features a new theme each year to address issues facing the global diabetes community.
Type:
Health Awareness Days
Observed by:
Affected people, their relatives and interested people
Location:
World
Initiator:
International Diabetes Federation and WHO
Start year:
1991
Date origin:
November 14 marks the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, first conceived the idea which led to the discovery of insulin in 1922.