Access to diabetes care:
If not now, when?
A century after its discovery, insulin and other fundamental components of diabetes care remain beyond the reach of many who need them. This must change. Support our call to action to ensure it reaches the people who need to hear it.
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Access to Diabetes Care: If not now, when?
Access to Diabetes Care is the theme for World Diabetes Day 2021-23. Access campaign materials and find out how you can get involved.
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1 in 10 adults are now living with diabetes
New figures from the 10th Edition of the IDF Diabetes Atlas reveal that 537 million adults around the world are living with diabetes
IDF Diabetes AtlasInsulin at 100
The development of therapeutic insulin in 1921 was a landmark breakthrough in the history of medicine. Check out our dedicated platform and share your diabetes story.
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