The World Diabetes Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about diabetes as a critical global public health issue.

The theme this year is “Diabetes across life stages,” recognises that every person living with diabetes should have access to integrated care, supportive environments and policies that promote health, dignity and self-management.

The campaign by World Health Organisation (WHO) emphasises the importance of a life-course approach to diabetes prevention, management and overall well-being.

Diabetes can impact people across all life stages, including childhood, the reproductive years, working age and older adulthood.

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