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
Webinar on once-weekly basal insulins
Join us on 20 January for an exclusive webinar, featuring internationally renowned experts who will offer in-depth insights into the practical implementation of once-weekly basal insulins for people with type 2 diabetes.
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
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.
Iqra Javaid Ch (Pakistan)
As a person living with type 1 diabetes, I need insulin to live. However, accessing insulin in Pakistan can be difficult, especially in rural areas. To address this issue, a pilot project for diabetes care was launched in Pakistan, "Insulin for All", which provides home insulin delivery to children with type 1 diabetes in three districts of the Punjab province. This initiative draws inspiration from a programme launched by a former IDF diabetes advocate and represents what can be achieved.
Benjamin Mafale (Zambia)
As a medical professional and a member of the Blue Circle Voices (BCV), I believe effective communication can give a voice to everyone who wants to advocate for those living with and impacted by diabetes.
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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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Registries as part of the solution at Taipei Summit
11 December 2024
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Partnering with parliamentarians for powerful diabetes advocacy
28 November 2024
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