Heba Press – Rabat
Morocco commemorates World Diabetes Day, as the World Health Organization and the International Diabetes Federation have chosen the slogan “Living Safe with Diabetes” for the period 2024 to 2026.
This event aims to raise awareness about the prevention of diabetes and the prevention of its complications, with a focus on improving the quality of life of patients.
Objectives of World Diabetes Day
This event aims to mobilize the efforts of health professionals and civil society to raise awareness of the importance of diabetes prevention, while emphasizing the importance of early detection and diagnosis of the disease, particularly in people at risk.
It also highlights the need to improve the quality of life of diabetics through integrated healthcare.
Early detection and patient management
The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced the conduct of annual diabetes screening campaigns in primary health care facilities.
The ministry aims to screen one million people in groups most at risk of developing diabetes, which contributes to the early diagnosis and effective control of the disease.
The importance of therapeutic education for people with diabetes
Remembering the importance of therapeutic education for people with diabetes is an essential element of celebrating this day.
This education helps patients cope better with their illness, which strengthens their autonomy and improves their quality of life.
Psychological stress and its impact on diabetics
It should be noted that diabetes affects not only the physical aspects but also the psychological health of patients.
According to the International Diabetes Federation, 36% of patients suffer from psychological stress related to the disease, while 63% of them indicate that anxiety about health complications affects their overall health.
More than 25 thousand Moroccan children suffer from diabetes
Morocco is experiencing a continued increase in the number of people with diabetes, with the number of patients reaching more than 2.7 million people, with more than 25,000 cases recorded among children. Additionally, there are more than 2.2 million cases of prediabetes, requiring increased efforts in early detection and prevention.
Health services offered to diabetics
The Ministry of Health and Social Protection cares for more than 1.5 million diabetic patients in primary health care establishments, where care is provided according to a unified and specific therapeutic pathway, which contributes to improving the condition of patients and reduce complications of the disease.
