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World Diabetes Day was observed around the world on 14 November

14.11.2011 18:31

World Diabetes Day was observed around the world on 14 November

 

If you have diabetes, are you aware of your increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

Diabetes is a silent epidemic that is threatening to overwhelm healthcare systems worldwide. It is responsible for 4.6 million deaths a year - 1 every 7 seconds.


Visit the World Diabetes Day website to find out about the campaign >

Read our fact sheet on diabetes >