WORLDWIDE CONTACT US ABOUT US PRODUCTS RESEARCH LICENSING NEWSROOM CAREERS INVESTORS Home WORLD DIABETES DAY 2015 World Diabetes Day 2015 takes place on Saturday, Nov. 14, and unites people around the world to show their support of individuals living with diabetes According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), up to 70 PERCENT of type 2 diabetes cases could be prevented or delayed by adopting healthier lifestyles. This year marks the second of the IDF's three-year focus on healthy living and diabetes. DIABETES AFFECTS APPROXIMATELY MILLION ADULTS WORLDWIDE TYPE 2 DIABETES ACCOUNTS FOR APPROXIMATELY % OF ALL DIABETES CASES Diabetes is a chronic and progressive disease that affects approximately 415 million adults worldwide and is considered one of the most challenging health problems of the 21st century. It is estimated that by 2040, 642 million people will be living with diabetes. This significant rise is largely due to a growing type 2 diabetes population, which accounts for approximately 90 percent of all diabetes cases. Diabetes imposes a significant economic burden on national health systems, government and individuals — a figure that is expected to exceed $802 BILLION for the management of diabetes and associated complications by 2040. FOR PEOPLE WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES, EFFECTIVE CONTROL OF BLOOD SUGAR, BLOOD PRESSURE AND CHOLESTEROL CAN HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF LONG-TERM HEALTH COMPLICATIONS, INCLUDING: However, approximately one-third of people with diabetes have not reached blood sugar goals. Recognizing the challenges of living with diabetes, Merck is a proud supporter of World Diabetes Day and is dedicated to empowering patients and advocating for them to live healthier lives with diabetes. We are deeply committed to diabetes and will continue to collaborate with academic and industry partners to help advance the care of patients with diabetes, and to research and develop innovative treatment options. Interested in joining Merck's mission to save and improve lives? START YOUR JOB SEARCH Copyright © 2009-2016 Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. All rights reserved. Forward-Looking Statement Privacy Terms of Use Site Map