World Diabetes Day is being observed globally today, focusing on the theme of &quot;access to diabetes care&quot;. This day commemorates the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin, a crucial hormone in diabetes treatment. World Diabetes Day became an official UN day in 2006.<br />”&nbsp;<br />”The occasion provides an opportunity to raise awareness of diabetes as a global public health issue, its risk, and what to do importantly to support prevention, early diagnosis, and timely treatment. This year, the campaign will focus on the importance of &quot;knowing your risk of type 2 diabetes&quot; to help delay or prevent the condition. The day will also highlight the &quot;impact of diabetes-related complications&quot; and the importance of having access to the right information and care to ensure timely treatment and management.<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. Type 1 diabetes is characterized by a lack of insulin production. Type 2 diabetes is caused by the body’s ineffective use of insulin. It often results from excess body weight and physical inactivity.<br />