KATHMANDU: World Diabetes Day is being observed today with various awareness programmes in different parts of the world to highlight the growing burden of diabetes and promote its prevention, early detection and treatment.
Observed annually on November 14, the day aims to raise public awareness about diabetes, reduce its risk factors and improve access to prevention, diagnosis and treatment services.
Over the past decade, the prevalence of diabetes has increased more rapidly in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), overweight and obesity are among the major risk factors contributing to the growing prevalence of the disease.
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes and lower-limb amputations. However, Type 2 diabetes can often be prevented or its risk reduced through a healthy diet, regular physical activity and avoiding tobacco consumption.
Doctors say the serious complications of diabetes can be prevented or minimised through early diagnosis, regular health check-ups, appropriate medication and proper management of complications. They also emphasise that consistent treatment and lifestyle modifications are essential for controlling the disease.
Diabetes specialist Dr. Binay Bhattarai, speaking to the Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), stressed the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle to prevent diabetes.
While Type 1 diabetes can develop rapidly, Type 2 diabetes generally progresses gradually and may not produce noticeable symptoms in its early stages. Therefore, regular health screening is important for timely detection.
Dr. Bhattarai advised people who are overweight or obese, those with a family history of diabetes and individuals with high cholesterol to undergo regular diabetes screening.
“Everyone should undergo regular diabetes screening after the age of 35,” he said.
Publish Date : 14 November 2026 08:22 AM
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