Correct option is C
World Diabetes Day is observed every year on
14th November to raise global awareness about diabetes, its impact on health, and the importance of diabetes care, prevention, and education. This date marks the birthday of
Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922, a crucial treatment for diabetes.
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World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by the
International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the
World Health Organization (WHO) in response to the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. It became an official United Nations Day in 2006.
· The day serves to increase awareness about both
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, promoting preventive measures and ensuring access to proper healthcare for individuals living with the condition.