World Diabetes Day 2026: Check 5 important facts

World Diabetes Day 2026: Check 5 lesser-known facts Nascimento Pinto Mid-Day Lifestyle By Nascimento Pinto Published Nov 13, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

World Diabetes Day Every year, World Diabetes Day 2026 is observed on November 14 to raise awareness about diabetes mellitus and its effects on health Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Origin of the day The day was established by International Diabetes Foundation and the World Health Organization in 1991 to raise awareness about the rising dangers of diabetes Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Why is it celebrated on November 14? It is observed on November 14 to mark the birth anniversary of Canadian medical scientist Sir Frederick Banting known for his life-saving work for the condition Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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