Kalugans join World Diabetes Day

It was established in 1991 in response to the rapid increase in the incidence of diabetes worldwide.

The date was chosen in honor of the birthday of Canadian physician and physiologist Frederick Banting, who, along with his colleague Charles Best, played a crucial role in the discovery of insulin.

The purpose of this day is to raise awareness of the population about diabetes, its types, methods of diagnosis, treatment and prevention. The symbol of the holiday was the blue circle, which means the unity of the global diabetic community.

As reported by “MK in Kaluga” earlier, Kaluga residents were told which infections lead to cancer.