14/11/2025
🌍💙 World Diabetes Day – 14 November
Today, we recognise World Diabetes Day, a vital moment to raise awareness, challenge misconceptions, and support everyone affected by diabetes.
At KASE Care, this day holds special importance. We work closely with individuals and families living with diabetes every day, ensuring they receive safe, personalised, and knowledgeable care. Understanding diabetes isn’t just part of our training, it’s part of our commitment to delivering the highest standards of support.
💙 Why this day matters to us:
Diabetes affects millions worldwide, and early understanding can save lives. For those living with Type 1 Diabetes, daily management is non-negotiable and can be life-saving. Recognising symptoms, understanding insulin dependence, and knowing the difference between diabetes types is crucial, not just for health professionals, but for the public too.
🔍 Type 1 vs Type 2: Why the difference matters
Type 1 Diabetes (T1D):
• An autoimmune condition
• The body does not produce insulin
• Not linked to lifestyle
• Requires insulin from diagnosis
• Symptoms can appear suddenly
Type 2 Diabetes (T2D):
• A metabolic condition
• The body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t produce enough
• Often linked to lifestyle, age, or family history
• May be managed with diet, medication, or insulin
• Symptoms can develop gradually
⚠️ Common symptoms of diabetes to be aware of:
• Extreme thirst
• Frequent urination
• Unexplained weight loss
• Fatigue
• Blurred vision
• Slow-healing wounds
• Increased hunger
Early recognition saves lives, especially with Type 1 Diabetes, where symptoms can be mistaken for minor illness until they become critical.
At KASE Care, we stand with everyone affected by diabetes and continue to champion compassionate care, education, and awareness.
💙 Together, we can make a difference.
