World Diabetes Day

November 14

Diabetes mellitus

Deaths today

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Deaths this year

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Key fact

Over 530 million adults live with diabetes worldwide — a number expected to reach 783 million by 2045. Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable through diet, exercise, and weight management.

Deaths / year

2,000,000

Deaths / day

5,479

Deaths / hour

228

Deaths / second

0.06

About this day

World Diabetes Day is observed on November 14, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting who co-discovered insulin. Led by the International Diabetes Federation, this day raises awareness about diabetes and its growing global impact. Diabetes directly causes 2 million deaths per year and is a major risk factor for heart disease, kidney failure, blindness, and amputation.

What you can do

Get tested for diabetes, especially if you have risk factors like family history or obesity

Maintain a healthy weight through balanced diet and regular physical activity

Limit sugar and refined carbohydrate intake

If diagnosed, follow your treatment plan and monitor blood sugar regularly

Support diabetes education and access to insulin in underserved communities

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Disclaimer: Statistics are based on the latest available WHO and UN data. Actual figures may vary by year and source. This page is intended for awareness and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

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