World Diabetes Day is a global call to raise awareness, promote early detection, and support those living with diabetes.
Millions of people still lack the resources, education, and medical support they need to manage this condition effectively.
Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to:
🔹 Diabetic retinopathy & glaucoma – damaging vision and potentially leading to blindness
🔹 Diabetic neuropathy – nerve damage causing pain, tingling, or numbness, often in the feet
🔹 Diabetic foot – infections or ulcers that can become severe if left untreated
🔹 Kidney disease (nephropathy) – one of the leading causes of kidney failure
🔹 Heart disease & stroke – diabetes greatly increases cardiovascular risk
With a regular screening, proper medication, healthy eating and physical activity, these complications can be prevented or delayed.
Clinical trials play a vital role in this progress.
They help to:
🔹 Develop safer and more effective medications and devices
🔹 Explore innovative ways to prevent complications like diabetic foot, retinopathy and kidney disease
🔹 Improve quality of life for people living with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes
GCT has 20+ years of experience with clinical trials in diabetes. If you want to learn more, please contact us at bd@gctrials.com
This World Diabetes Day, we celebrate the courage of participants, the dedication of researchers, and the promise of science — bringing hope to millions living with diabetes worldwide.