Saint Lucia joins the global community in observing World Diabetes Day

Every year, World Diabetes Day is recognized globally on November 14. This year’s theme, “Diabetes and Well-being”, underscores the importance of ensuring that individuals living with diabetes can live a healthy and fulfilling life with equal opportunities for happiness and well-being. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 422 million people worldwide are living with diabetes. The International Diabetes Federation estimates that 11.8% of Saint Lucians live with diabetes. Based on the 2020 Saint Lucia’s STEPS Survey data indicates that around 15.9% of adults in Saint Lucia have increased blood sugar levels.