Department of Disease Control Warns of Silent Diabetes Threat

Thairath•Society•59m ago

Reader Briefing

The Department of Disease Control encourages high-risk groups to undergo diabetes screening to prevent complications.

•November 14 is World Diabetes Day, with the 2026 campaign theme 'Early Action on Diabetes'.
•The International Diabetes Federation states 1 in 9 adults worldwide have diabetes, with 4 in 10 unaware of their condition.
•In 2026, Thailand's Health Data Center recorded over 398,702 new diabetes cases.
•Approximately 5 million Thai citizens aged 35 and older have not yet been screened for diabetes.

•On November 14, 2026, Dr. Monthien Kanasawat, Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, highlighted the importance of World Diabetes Day.
•The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) set the campaign theme 'Early Action on Diabetes' to focus on risk assessment and screening.
•The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) predicts that by 2050, the number of diabetes patients will reach 853 million people.
•Health Data Center (HDC) data for 2026 shows over 398,702 new diabetes cases in Thailand.
•Dr. Niti Hetanurak, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, listed risk factors including age 35+, family history, obesity (BMI 25), and unhealthy eating habits.
•Dr. Woraya Luang-on, Director of the Non-Communicable Diseases Division, stated diabetes can be prevented by eating healthy foods, increasing vegetables, and reducing sugar, fat, and salt.
•The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends limiting sugar consumption to no more than 6 teaspoons or 24 grams per day.
•Failure to manage diabetes can lead to complications such as stroke, cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, diabetic retinopathy, and peripheral neuropathy.

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Department of Disease Control(กรมควบคุมโรค)

The government agency warning the public about diabetes and promoting screening.

International Diabetes Federation(สมาพันธ์โรคเบาหวานระหว่างประเทศ)ℹ️

The organization that designated the campaign theme for World Diabetes Day and provided global diabetes statistics.

Health Data Center(คลังข้อมูลด้านการแพทย์และสุขภาพ)

The source of 2026 diabetes case data for Thailand.

Non-Communicable Diseases Division(กองโรคไม่ติดต่อ)

The division within the Department of Disease Control headed by Dr. Woraya Luang-on.

World Health Organization(องค์การอนามัยโลก)ℹ️

The international body that sets guidelines for daily sugar consumption.

Dr. Monthien Kanasawat(นายแพทย์มณเฑียร คณาสวัสดิ์)

Director-General of the Department of Disease Control.

Dr. Niti Hetanurak(นายแพทย์นิติ เหตานุรักษ์)

Deputy Director-General of the Department of Disease Control.

Dr. Woraya Luang-on(แพทย์หญิงวรยา เหลืองอ่อน)

Director of the Non-Communicable Diseases Division.