World Diabetes Day

Happy World Diabetes Day!

The theme for this year’s World Diabetes day is Women and Diabetes. There are currently over 199 million women living with diabetes. Diabetes is the 9th leading cause of death in women around the world, causing 2.1 million deaths each year. Inequalities surrounding gender roles of women in society can discourage girls and women from seeking the health services they need. Raise awareness about the importance of women at risk for or living with diabetes having equal and affordable access to the health care they need to achieve optimal outcomes for their health.