World Diabetes Day (WDD) was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation(IDF) and the World Health Organization(WHO) in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. WDD became an official United Nations Day(UN) in 2006. The campaign draws attention to issues of paramount importance to the diabetes world and keeps diabetes firmly in the public and political spotlight. Every year, the World Diabetes Day campaign focuses on a dedicated theme.

This year, Health Compass Initiative would mark the World Diabetes Day by carrying out free blood sugar testing  and extensive community health education at Akpan Andem Market, Uyo.