World Diabetes Day on the 14 in of November - the date is chosen as recognition of one of the discoverers of insulin by Frederick Banting, who was born on the 14 in of November in 1891.

Since 2007, it is celebrated under the auspices of the United Nations.

Diabetes makes the top three of diseases, in most cases lead to disability and death of the population (Atherosclerosis, cancer, and diabetes).

According to the World Health Organization, diabetes increases mortality in 2-3 times and reduces life expectancy.

The urgency of the problem is due to the scale of the spread of diabetes. In our day worldwideabout 200 million cases were registered, but the actual number of cases is approximately in 2 times higher (people with a mild form that does not require a medical treatment were not included).

The incidence is increasing every year in all countries at 5-7%, and every 12-15 years is doubled.

Therefore, a catastrophic increase of the number of sick people takes of non-infectious epidemic character.

The aim of the World Diabetes Day is to raise awareness about diabetes - not only on the number of cases with diabetes, but also about how to prevent the disease in many cases.

On the 14 of November 2014, together with the regional center of HLS students of Karaganda State Medical University (4th year students of nursing care and residents), conducted a large-scale campaign dedicated to the World Day against diabetes from 10.00 to 12.00 in the Service Centre (in Prishahtinsk, Maikuduk, on the Yerzhanov and Mukanov streets) and from 15.00 to 17.00 in the Central Department Store: they measured body mass index, blood pressure measurement, determination of blood glucose, consulting endocrinologist and dissemination of information materials. 300 people addressed for advice. 5000 pieces of two types of information and educational leaflets on diabetes were distributed among the population at bus stops, Service Centre, organizations, trading houses "CUM", "Absolute Kazakhstan", "Daulet" business centers. Events covered in the regional media: TV "Channel 5", the newspaper "Aviatrek region." Objective: to raise public awareness by educating the public and raising awareness about diabetes among the population of Karaganda city.