Diabetes Nurses make the difference.
The theme for World Diabetes Day 2020 is "The Nurse and Diabetes", to create awareness about the
crucial role of nurses in the treatment and management of diabetes. Nurses currently account for
over half of the global health workforce. They do outstanding work to support people living with
a wide range of health concerns. People who either live with diabetes or are at risk of developing
the condition need their support too.
People living with diabetes face a number of challenges, and education is vital to equip nurses with the skills to support them. As the number of people with diabetes continues to rise across the world, the role of nurses and other health professional support staff becomes increasingly important in managing the impact of the condition. The diabetes multi-disciplinary team at JDC which involves nurses too, recognise the pivotal role of nurses in diabetes management.