World Diabetes Day today

Today (November 14) is the World Diabetes Day. The day is being observed in the country as elsewhere in the globe in a befitting manner to make the people aware about the disease.

This year's theme of the day is “Diabetes: know your risk, know your response”.

The origins of World Diabetes Day date back to 1991, established through a collaboration between the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This initiative aimed to combat the growing concern of diabetes globally.

On the eve of the day, President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages urging all concerned to work together for creating awareness among the people about diabetes.

Both the president and the prime minister wished all the day's programs a success.