Know more and do more for diabetes at work

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Diabetes and well-being is the theme for World Diabetes Day 2025. The campaign focus for 14 November is ‘Diabetes and the workplace.’ With appropriate access to care and support for their well-being, everyone with diabetes has the chance to live well.

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Diabetes and well-being at work

Millions of people with diabetes face daily challenges managing their condition in the workplace, including stigma, discrimination and exclusion. This has a negative impact on their well-being. This World Diabetes Day, join our call on employers and employees around the world to ‘Know more and do more for diabetes at work’ and start the change for a better #DiabetesLife.

7 in 10

people living with diabetes are of working age.

3 in 4

people living with diabetes have experienced anxiety, depression or another mental health condition because of their diabetes.

4 in 5

people living with diabetes experienced diabetes burnout.

“Diabetes impacts my anxiety and it affects my communication and confidence. This has impacted my acceptance and trust within my team and my progression at work.”

Anonymous, T1D

“People can face a lot of unfair treatment at work because there are misconceptions about their capabilities and what they’re able to do.”

Heather, T2D

“I don’t tell anyone about it. I inject my insulin in the bathroom. It took some years to convince my employer that I have the same competencies even though I have diabetes.” 

Anita, T1D

Spread the word about diabetes in November

Help raise awareness about the physical and mental challenges of diabetes and join us in prioritising well-being in the workplace.

Together, we can make a difference for a better diabetes life.

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Partners of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) help to make World Diabetes Day a global success by providing valuable support for the development of campaign resources and activities. IDF is pleased to have the support of the following partners for World Diabetes Day 2025.