聯合國糖尿病日，俗稱世界糖尿病日，是世界衛生組織和國際糖尿病聯合會為喚起全世界對糖尿病危害的關注，自1991年起設定的紀念日。每年的11月14日是聯合國糖尿病日。 11月14日是加拿大科學家班廷的生日，他於1923年發現了胰島素，並因此獲得了諾貝爾醫學獎。 聯合國2006年12月20日通過決議，從2007年起將每年11月14日“世界糖尿病日”升格為“聯合國糖尿病日”，並要求所有會員國、聯合國各相關組織、其他國際組織和民間團體，以適當方式開展活動，將糖尿病的預防控制提升為政府行為。 ========== The World Diabetes Day 2013 campaign marks the fifth and final year of the 2009-2013 campaign on “Diabetes education and prevention.” Diabetes is one of the major health and development challenges of the 21st century. There are currently 371 million people living with diabetes and another 280 million are at high risk of developing the disease. Half a billion people are expected to be living with diabetes by 2030. Diabetes and its complications are largely preventable and there are proven, affordable interventions available. Everyone is concerned and everyone has a role to play in helping to turn the tide of diabetes to protect our future. The slogan of the campaign is: DIABETES: PROTECT OUR FUTURE The 2013 campaign will look to inspire and engage local communities to promote and disseminate simple education and prevention messages and organise activities to strengthen recognition among the public that diabetes is a global health threat with serious and far-reaching consequences that affect us all. From the local to the global level, the campaign will also reinforce the importance that a multitude of small and simple actions can make to achieving meaningful outcomes for people with diabetes and those at risk. There are four key messages for the campaign: - World's Most Populated Countries: 1. China 2. India 3. DIABETES 4. USA 5. Brazil - 1 in 2 People with Diabetes Don't Know They Have It: Are you at risk? - Diabetes: Know the Complications - Diabetes: Don't Discriminate