World Diabetes Day Observed Annually on November 14; 2026 Theme Announced

**World Diabetes Day** is observed globally every year on **November 14** to raise awareness about diabetes, its prevention, and the importance of early diagnosis and care.

- Theme & Official Hashtags:

  - Theme for 2026–2027: **“Early Action on Diabetes”**.

  - Official Hashtags: **#ActEarlyOnDiabetes** and **#WorldDiabetesDay**.

- Historical Significance:

  - Marks the birth anniversary of **Sir Frederick Banting**, who co-discovered **insulin** alongside Charles Best in 1921.

  - Established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (**IDF**) and the World Health Organization (**WHO**), and officially recognized as a UN Day in **2006**.

- Core Focus Areas:

  - **Early Diagnosis:** Over 40% of people living with diabetes globally remain undiagnosed; early detection prevents severe conditions like Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA).

  - **Type 1 Warning Signs (4Ts):** Highlighting key symptoms in children and young adults—**Thirst, Toilet, Tiredness, and Thinner**.

  - **Equitable Access:** Ensuring affordable and uninterrupted access to insulin and essential diabetes care globally.

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- Discovery of Insulin:

  - Co-discovered by **Sir Frederick Banting** and **Charles Best** in **1921**. Banting received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1923.

- International Diabetes Federation (IDF):

  - Headquarters: **Brussels, Belgium** | Established: **1950**.

- Global Symbol:

  - The **Blue Circle** is the universal symbol for diabetes awareness.

Q: On which date is World Diabetes Day observed annually across the globe?

A: November 14

Q: What is the official theme for World Diabetes Day 2026–2027?

A: "Early Action on Diabetes"

Q: World Diabetes Day marks the birth anniversary of which scientist who co-discovered insulin?

A: Sir Frederick Banting

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