For the past few decades, diabetes mellitus has been at the top of the list of diseases leading to disability and mortality. And unfortunately, every year the trend is only getting worse. Therefore, in 1991, WHO proposed the adoption of World Diabetes Day on November 14 in order to attract as many people as possible to the threatening problem of the spread of diabetes mellitus and to find common ways to solve it.
A bit of history
World Diabetes Day is designed to draw public attention not only to the existence of diabetes as a separate disease, the insidiousness of its possible complications, but also to the fact that this disease is getting younger every year, any of us can become its victim. Even before the middle of the last century, this disease was a real verdict. Mankind was powerless, because in the absence of a hormone (insulin), which is mainlyprovides direct absorption of glucose by organs and tissues, a person died quickly and painfully enough.
Great day
The real breakthrough was the day when, in early 1922, a young and very ambitious scientist from Canada named F. Banting for the first time decided and personally injected a substance unknown at that time (the hormone insulin) to a dying young man. He became a savior not only for the young man who actually received the first injection, but without exaggeration for all of humanity.
It was also amazing that, despite the sensational event that brought not only worldwide fame to Banting, but also recognition, he could also get a huge monetary benefit if he patented his substance. Instead, he transferred all ownership rights to Toronto Medical University, and by the end of the year, insulin was on the pharmaceutical market.
Given that diabetes is still an incurable disease, thanks to the discovery of a truly great coexistence with it through complete control. That's why 14.11 was chosen as the date when World Diabetes Day is celebrated, because it was on this day that F. Banting himself was born. This is that small tribute to a real scientist and a man with a capital letter for his discovery and millions (if not billions) of saved lives.
Main idea and goals
World Diabetes Day is not so much a celebration ofin our usual understanding of the word, what an opportunity to once again publicly and unite to tell humanity about such a dangerous and insidious disease, to show its consequences, possible preventive measures and treatment.
World Diabetes Day (2014)
Each year of celebration has its own theme and direction. Thus, World Diabetes Day 2014 was dedicated to he althy eating in this disease. Scientists and practitioners once again emphasized the importance of normalizing nutrition. They argue that diabetes is not just a disease, it is, first of all, a way of life. If a person eats properly, knows how to efficiently and, more importantly, correctly organize his day, is disciplined in taking medication, and is aware of possible errors in the diet and their consequences, then he can compensate for his disease for a long time. These aspects are relevant not only for patients with diabetes, but also for he althy people, because prevention is the key to success and a he althy lifestyle.
Who celebrates World Diabetes Day?
November 14 is a celebration and public awareness of diabetes in more than 100 countries. The fact that every year not only the number of newly ill people increases, but also the number of organizations aimed at combating this disease, helping patients in various aspects of life (from banal medical to social and psychological), once again provesabout the need for such a day.
Recently, more and more often you can notice various screening programs that take place under the auspices of anti-diabetic organizations, when everyone can check their blood sugar absolutely free of charge. Thanks to such activities, it is possible to make early detection of hyperglycemia in seemingly he althy people and to prevent the development and progression of diabetes mellitus as quickly as possible.
Forewarned is forearmed
World Diabetes Day is a day for good and for help. Once faced with this disease, you will understand that you are not alone, and you will always know where to turn.situations. No less important is the work with primary care doctors, because it is to them that a person turns with his problems, and knowing what to look for and what elementary research methods to apply, it is possible to save a lot of people.
Conclusion
World Diabetes Day is not a tribute to fashion, but an event aimed at saving humanity, its awareness and all possible assistance to those who are familiar with this disease firsthand. Only by uniting and armed with the necessary knowledge, you can protect yourself and help your loved one.
So next timeIf you see an ad in a pharmacy, clinic or other structure about a blood sugar screening program, do not neglect it, but be sure to take advantage of the offer. Moreover, it is in your power and interests not to wait for such events, but to donate blood yourself and sleep peacefully!
