In a recent press release, the Diabetes Association (Diabetesforeningen) has announced that a record number of Danes were diagnosed with diabetes last year. A total of 25,557 people were confirmed to have the disease, which is the highest number recorded in a single year. This worrying statistic comes in the wake of at least 360,000 Danes currently living with diabetes today, with forecasts indicating that this number will rise to 467,000 by 2030. These figures underscore the need for increased attention and resources to combat the disease.
To tackle this challenge and raise awareness about diabetes, the Diabetes Association is hosting “Denmark’s Diabetes Day” for the first time this Sunday. The day aims to create greater understanding of what diabetes is and how the disease can be effectively fought. Claus Richter, CEO of the Diabetes Association, expresses great concern about the situation. “There must and should be much more focus on this in the Danish healthcare system,” he says, adding, “diabetes is a serious chronic disease that, without the right treatment, can be both disabling and life-threatening.”
“Denmark’s Diabetes Day” will not only focus on educating about the disease but also serve as a fundraiser to support the fight against diabetes. With the event, the association hopes to mobilize support and resources to combat the disease more effectively. The association’s initiative is being warmly received by both healthcare professionals and the public, who see an increasing necessity in addressing and managing diabetes on a national level.