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Join the call to act early on diabetes

World Diabetes Day is a global occasion for people with diabetes, healthcare professionals, advocates, policymakers and the public to unite to raise awareness of and take action on diabetes.

This World Diabetes Day, on 14 November, get involved and take action to support early diabetes detection and risk reduction.

Submit an activity

Organize, promote and learn more about World Diabetes Day activities in your country and region.

27 activities in 16 countries and territories

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Take and share our type 2 diabetes risk assessment

Type 2 diabetes typically develops without obvious symptoms. This means that for many people the first sign of diabetes is a serious complication.

Take our risk test to learn your type 2 diabetes risk to help take early action to delay or prevent the condition. Don’t delay, find out your risk today.

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Share your experience

If you’re living with diabetes or care for someone who does, help us raise awareness of the importance of early detection and diagnosis by sharing your story.

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Our partners

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. The Federation is pleased to have the support of the following partners for World Diabetes Day 2026.

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