World Diabetes Day is being observed today,&nbsp;November 14. The day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about diabetes as a global public health issue and what needs to be done, collectively and individually, for better prevention, diagnosis, and management of the condition. This year’s theme is Access to Diabetes Education.<br />”<br />”Diabetes is a chronic disease, which occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. This leads to an increased concentration of glucose in the blood. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose.