1 in 10 people are living with diabetes
Our mission is to improve the lives of people living with diabetes and prevent diabetes in those at risk.
Advocacy
Through coordinated advocacy at the global level and at the national level through our members, IDF works to effect change for the millions of people living with diabetes.
Awareness
IDF awareness activities aim to keep diabetes firmly in the public spotlight and promote the importance of coordinated and concerted action to tackle the impact of the condition.
Education
IDF education initiatives aim to support the development of health professionals and improve understanding of the condition among people living with diabetes.
In focus
World Diabetes Day - 14 November
Diabetes and well-being is the theme for World Diabetes Day 2024-26. Find out how you can support our campaign to put well-being at the heart of diabetes care and start the change for a better diabetes life.
IDF World Diabetes Congress 2025
Join us in Bangkok in April 2025 for the next edition of the IDF World Diabetes Congress, featuring four days of high-level scientific sessions across 10 programme streams.
New Understanding Diabetes course
Improve your understanding of the impact of diabetes on nerve health with our new free online course designed for people with diabetes and their caregivers. Available on the IDF School of Diabetes Understanding Diabetes platform.
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The voices of people with lived experience of diabetes
Nikhil Bhandarkar (India)
As a Blue Circle Voice advocate, I have been living with type 1 diabetes since 2015. Healthy nutrition for diabetes is of particular importance to me. Nutrition is one of the most powerful approaches to preventing and managing diabetes.
Reema Al-Dweik (Jordan)
My personal philosophy is that diabetes is not an enemy, but a friend. You can live a healthy life if you treat it well. This means balancing the quality and quantity of your meals to achieve a healthy lifestyle. With this positive outlook, I've found that living with diabetes is not a burden, but an opportunity for better health.
Cyrene Manansala (The Philippines)
By sharing my story of hope and healing, I can inspire others like me and younger children with type 1 diabetes, and emphasise the importance of community support in our journey.
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Online course
Nerve health and diabetes
Free online course designed for people with diabetes and their carers to help understand the impact of diabetes on nerve health and delay or prevent nerve complications.
link to https://understandingdiabetes.org/nerve-health/en
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Report
KiDS global survey on government policies addressing diabetes at school
In 2024, IDF invited its member associations to participate in a global survey on the reach of diabetes-related educational initiatives and policies in schools, to identify gaps and determine which countries have a policy implementation plan or policy and which do not.
KiDS Member Survey Report-Final
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Diabetes impacts the mental well-being of 3 in 4 people with the condition
A new global survey conducted by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) reveals that 77% of people living with diabetes have experienced anxiety, depression, or another mental health condition because of their diabetes.
13 November 2024
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Partnering with parliamentarians for powerful diabetes advocacy
28 November 2024
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