DHAKA, Nov 13, 2025 (BSS) - The World Diabetes Day will be observed in the country tomorrow as elsewhere in the globe in a befitting manner to make the people aware about the disease.

This year's theme of the day is "Diabetes and Well-being," with a specific focus on "Diabetes in the Workplace".

On the eve of the day, Chief Adviser (CA) of the interim government Professor Muhammad Yunus issued a message stressing on creating awareness about the disease at the workplaces as the surrounding atmosphere can be suitable for any diabetes patient.
Mentioning diabetes as a preventable and controllable disease, the CA said if anybody can keep the diabetes under control then the patient can be able to lead active and normal life like other people.

But the diabetes patients often suffer various types of mental problem including anxieties.
The diabetes patients must have to practice some disciplines to prevent the disease, he said, adding that regular exercise, controlling body weight and taking healthy food timely can help to control diabetes in all sphere, including the working place.

After establishment of the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh, various programmes including creating awareness are being undertaken for resisting and controlling diabetes. 

The present interim government is continuously providing its support to prevent and control the diabetes, he added.