REDDIE marks World Diabetes Day 2026

World Diabetes Day is marked on 14 November. This year’s campaign theme is “Early action on diabetes,” focusing on early diagnosis and reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes.

The World Diabetes Day campaign reports that one in nine adults worldwide is living with diabetes, 635 million adults are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and up to half of people with type 2 diabetes already have complications when diagnosed (Source: worlddiabetesday.org).

REDDIE contributes to diabetes research through its work on real-world evidence. The digitisation of real-world data, including data from devices, wearables, and electronic health records in large national registries, provides opportunities to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of innovative technologies, including drugs, devices, diagnostics, and digital health. By studying how real-world evidence can inform decisions about diabetes, the project supports a stronger understanding of the condition and its impact, resulting in safer, more efficient, and cost-effective interventions.

Early action accelerates access to care, reduces the risk of diabetes and leads to better health for all.