World Diabetes Day 2024 : Diabetes and well-being
Every year on November 14, the global community comes together to mark World Diabetes Day (WDD), an awareness campaign reaching over 1 billion people worldwide. Created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), WDD was established to unite healthcare professionals, policymakers, advocates, and the public in addressing diabetes care. Since 2006, it has been recognised as an official United Nations Day, dedicated to creating better understanding, support, and action.
This year’s theme, “Diabetes and Well-being” emphasises the importance of supporting the holistic health of people with diabetes, ensuring that with access to proper care, everyone can thrive. As the campaign spreads this message globally, individuals are encouraged to share their #DiabetesLife stories on social media and raise awareness about diabetes’ impact on daily life.
Get Involved This World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day invites everyone to get involved in promoting diabetes awareness. You can:
Submit an Activity: Organise or participate in World Diabetes Day events in your region to raise awareness. There are already 350 activities which are being organised in 92 countries and territories around the world in light of World Diabetes Day.
Submit your activity here: https://worlddiabetesday.org/submit-your-wdd-activity/
Share Your Story: Join others by sharing your #DiabetesLife experience and highlighting how diabetes has impacted your well-being. Use the hashtag #DiabetesLife to connect, inspire, and raise awareness about the challenges and successes of diabetes management.
Together, let’s advocate for well-being to be at the heart of diabetes care, ensuring that people with diabetes worldwide have the support they need. For more on WDD activities, visit the World Diabetes Day website.
Diabetes Care in Social Care Settings
For social care professionals, managing diabetes care is an essential part of providing well-rounded support. Access to diabetes-specific training helps teams understand diabetes management, reduce risks, and improve outcomes.
CareTutor offers a specialised eLearning course on Diabetes Care designed to improve knowledge in social care settings. Check out our Understanding Diabetes Course which explores the definitions, risk factors and person-centred approach to diabetes, ensuring that care staff are well trained and able to look after individuals living with diabetes. This knowledge is essential for any organisation, as diabetes is one of the most common conditions among the elderly, affecting 1 in 4 people over the age of 65 in the UK.
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