World Diabetes Day 2025
This World Diabetes Day, we’re inviting workplaces to embrace the theme ‘Know more and do more for diabetes at work.’ With 7 in 10 people with diabetes of working age, and 3 in 4 experiencing mental health challenges, with your support we can create more informed and supportive environments for people living with diabetes.
If you would like to know more about advocacy support or are experiencing discrimination in the workplace, please contact our advocacy team.
For individual supportWhat is World Diabetes Day?
World Diabetes Day (WDD) is the global awareness day for diabetes. It is held every year on 14 November.
It’s also the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, the person who co-discovered insulin in 1922.
WDD is the largest international diabetes campaign, bringing together people living with diabetes, health professionals, advocates, governments and the wider community to raise awareness, push for better care and reduce stigma.
For us at Diabetes Victoria, WDD is an important moment to put diabetes in the spotlight across the state: to share information, celebrate technology advances, and help to fill the gaps in diabetes care.
We are here to call for changes that help people live well with diabetes.
Spread The Word
Whether you’re an HR leader, business owner, or employee, you can help this World Diabetes Day by sharing resources, hosting events, and starting conversations to reduce stigma and support inclusion.
Visit our resources pages for ready-to-use materials like posters, social media tiles and messages. You’ll also find educational downloads to share with leaders and staff, helping your workplace learn more and do more.
It’s easy to get involved. Use these tools to spread the word across your workplace, online, and in your community.
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Media Release
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Posters
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Social Media Toolkit
Get Involved
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Create a healthier workplace
Find out how we can support you in rolling out our FREE type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke prevention program in your workplace.
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Workplace Guides
Our booklets provide practical tips, real-life examples, and clear information to support people with diabetes, as well as their employers and colleagues.
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Host a morning tea
Host a morning tea, decorate the kitchen and play some trivia. Start the conversation about diabetes in your workplace.
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Start Fundraising
For individual fundraising, you can set up your own fundraising page for Diabetes Victoria and fundraise this World Diabetes Day
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Support Group Media Release Template
Download this media release template to personalise and send to your local newspaper or Member of Parliament in support of World Diabetes Day.
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Help Us End Diabetes Stigma
Show your support by endorsing the Pledge to Eliminate Diabetes Stigma.