World Diabetes Day

Diabetes affects nearly 1 in 10 people in Canada, and more than 200,000 new cases are diagnosed every year. Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day are designed to raise awareness about the disease and what we can do to improve the lives of those affected by diabetes in Canada. The 2026 World Diabetes Day theme, “Early action on diabetes,” highlights the importance of earlier diagnosis, access to comprehensive care and reducing diabetes stigma.