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Diabetes and Evolution


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1 Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 560 012, India
 

Every year, 14 November is observed as World Diabetes Day. This day marks the birthday of Dr Frederick Banting, who discovered insulin along with Dr Charles Best. This is an internationally recognized World Health Organization (WHO) event coordinated by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), with an aim to spread awareness about diabetes mellitus. This year’s theme is ‘Family and Diabetes’. There will be events to promote the role of family in the prevention and management of diabetes, and activities to inform society about the impact of diabetes on the family.
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Kirtana Vasu
Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 560 012, India
Sandeep M. Eswarappa
Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 560 012, India

Abstract


Every year, 14 November is observed as World Diabetes Day. This day marks the birthday of Dr Frederick Banting, who discovered insulin along with Dr Charles Best. This is an internationally recognized World Health Organization (WHO) event coordinated by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), with an aim to spread awareness about diabetes mellitus. This year’s theme is ‘Family and Diabetes’. There will be events to promote the role of family in the prevention and management of diabetes, and activities to inform society about the impact of diabetes on the family.


DOI: https://doi.org/10.18520/cs%2Fv117%2Fi9%2F1403-1404