World Diabetes Day was first created in 1991 by IDF (International Diabetes Federation) and WHO. It became an official United Nations Day in 2006. November 14th was chosen because it is the birth date of Sir Frederick Banting who co-discovered insulin with Charles Best in 1922. The blue circle logo is a symbol of this day and it signifies the unity of the global diabetes community in response to the diabetes.
World Diabetes Day is an annual campaign which aims to emphasize the importance of the treatment and prevention of diabetes. The 2021-2023 campaigns have had as a topic “Access to Diabetes Care” and have been dedicated to its prevention and diabetes-related complications. This year, the campaign’s motto is “Know your risk, Know your response” and focuses on the importance of having access to correct information, knowing the risk of type 2 diabetes and diabetes-related complications. It is aimed at three target groups: