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November 11, 2025
World Diabetes Day 2025: Care at Home, at the Bedside, and at Work
For many people, managing diabetes isn't something that happens once a day. It's a full-time responsibility that runs alongside work, routines, and everything else. Blood glucose monitoring and meals follow their own schedule, even while someone is clocked in. while many people integrate diabetes management into their routines at work, they may still face challenges from lack of flexibility around breaks and meals to misunderstandings or stigma in the workplace.
For many people, managing diabetes isn't something that happens once a day. It's a full-time responsibility that runs alongside work, routines, and everything else. Blood glucose monitoring and meals follow their own schedule, even while someone is clocked in. while many people integrate diabetes management into their routines at work, they may still face challenges from lack of flexibility around breaks and meals to misunderstandings or stigma in the workplace.
This World Diabetes Day, observed on 14 November, we recognize not only the importance of ongoing care and research, but also the role the workplace plays in supporting people who manage diabetes every day. With 7 in 10 people living with diabetes being of working age, it's essential for workplaces to offer understanding, flexibility, and a non-judgmental environment so employees can care for their health while continuing to do their best work.
A crucial part of diabetes management is day-to-day, accurate, and timely blood glucose testing. From point-of-care devices in clinics to glucose meters used at home or work, reliable results guide every decision from when to eat, to adjust medication, to staying safe during periods of stress or activity. Understanding how these tests are developed, maintained, and standardized helps ensure that people living with diabetes can trust the numbers they see and respond with confidence.
CLSI is committed to providing clear, practical guidance that clinicians, care teams, and manufacturers can rely on when developing or using point-of-care devices. With POCT standards to support accuracy and consistency, patients can receive the care they need, at home, in the clinic, or on the job.
For more information on supporting accurate point-of-care testing, view CLSI guidance for reliable POCT results.