'Diabetes education and prevention", is the theme selected by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization for World Diabetes Day November 14, 2009-2013.

The main focus for the general public and people at high risk of diabetes, is on raising awareness of diabetes and disseminating tools for the prevention of diabetes. For people living with diabetes, the focus is on propagating tools to improve knowledge of diabetes in order to better understand the condition and prevent complications. For governments and policy-makers, main efforts will focus on advocacy regarding diabetes prevention strategies and promoting diabetes education as a core component of diabetes management and treatment. For more information visit: http://www.worlddiabetesday.org/