World Mental Health Day 2026
A global day for mental health education, awareness and advocacy.
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About World Diabetes Day 2026
World Diabetes Day is an international day for awareness of diabetes. It was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization, and became an official United Nations day in 2006.
It is held each year on November 14, the birthday of Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin with Charles Best in 1921. Its symbol is a blue circle.
The day is observed on November 14, 2026 in each local time zone. This countdown runs to 00:00 UTC on November 14, 2026, the start of the day in UTC.
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- World Diabetes Day
- diabetes
- health
- blue circle
- awareness day
Frequently asked questions
World Diabetes Day 2026 is on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
It is the birthday of Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin in 1921.
The International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization, in 1991.
Yes. It became an official United Nations day in 2006.
A blue circle.
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