Today is not an ordinary day for the world of health. This Nov. 14, as every year, takes place on World Diabetes Day, which has been celebrating since 1991.

Who established the World Diabetes Day were the World Health Organization (WHO) together with the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), organizations that have chosen this date in response to the birthday of Frederick Banting, a scientist who along with Charles Best contributed to discovery of insulin in 1922.

This day is a response to worrisome levels attained by this disease famous worldwide, and every year we try to spread a different theme. This year and next using the theme “Diabetes in children and adolescents.” The WHO campaign is the largest of the organization, brings together millions of people in 150 countries.