United Nations Diabetes Day was predecessored by World Diabetes Day. It was jointly initiated by the World Health Organization and the International Diabetes Alliance in 1991. Since 1992, commemorative activities have been held on November 14 each year. Its significance is to ena

United Nations Diabetes Day was predecessored by World Diabetes Day (World Diabetes Day’WDD), jointly initiated by WHO and the International Diabetes Alliance in 1991. Since 1992, commemorative activities have been held on November 14 each year. The significance is to enable all countries in the world to strengthen publicity, education, prevention and control and monitoring of diabetes , improve awareness of diabetes, care more about the work and life of diabetic patients, strengthen research on diabetes prevention measures and treatment methods, and better serve human health.

November 14, 2022 is the 16th United Nations Diabetes Day .

As the second year of the series of activities "Access to Diabetes Care (2021-2023)", the promotional theme of this year is: Education to protect tomorrow.

Education is of course an important tool for us to "protect tomorrow".

Through education: Medical professionals can know how to detect and diagnose the condition early and provide patients with the best disease management. diabetic patients need to receive continuous education to understand their own condition and carry out self-care effectively, which is crucial to maintaining health and avoiding complications.

How can medical professionals and diabetic patients provide better diabetes education?

This year's theme event will emphasize this need. The International Diabetes Alliance (IDF) recently launched the Chinese version of the 2022 World Diabetes Day promotional poster.

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Diabetic patients

Diabetic patients are taking care of themselves during the time exceeding 5%. They need to receive an ongoing education to understand their condition and conduct daily self-care, which is essential to stay healthy and avoid complications.

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Medical professionals

Currently, one in ten adults in the world suffer from diabetes, an estimated 537 million people.

This puts more pressure on the health care system.

Healthcare professionals must know how to detect and diagnose diabetes early and make the most of the limited time to provide the best advice and care for people with diabetes.

Education protection Tomorrow

Obtain Insulin

00 years after insulin was discovered, there are still Thousands of diabetic patients who cannot get the insulin they need .

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Acquiring oral medications

Many diabetic patients need oral medications to control their condition, and in many poor areas or low-income families, still cannot be obtained or affordable.

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Self-monitoring blood sugar

Blood sugar monitoring is the basic component of diabetes care, Many diabetic patients cannot obtain the equipment and supplies they need.

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Obtain education and psychological support

Diabetic patients need to receive continuous education to control their condition, and many of them do not have the chance to receive diabetes-related education.

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Get healthy diet and physical activity

Diabetic patients or people at risk of diabetes need Get healthy food and Place for exercise . Both are the basic components of for diabetes care and prevention.

Source: This article is comprehensively compiled from the International Diabetes Alliance, China Health Education Center, etc.