World Diabetes Day marked

World Diabetes Day was marked with various awareness programmes across the country on Saturday, under the theme “Timely Identification and Early Action for Diabetes Control”. This day is observed worldwide every year on November 14th with the objective of raising awareness about diabetes, reducing risks, and improving access to prevention, early detection, and treatment.

Over the last decade, the prevalence of diabetes has risen rapidly in low- and middle-income countries compared to high-income nations. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified excess weight and obesity as key contributing factors.