1 in 9 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, we work to effect change for the millions of people living with diabetes.
Awareness
Our 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
Our education initiatives aim to support the development of health professionals and improve understanding of the condition among people living with diabetes.
In focus
Rethinking Type 1 Diabetes Screening
In this podcast, host Dr Phylissa Deroze is joined by Dr Michael Haller and diabetes advocate Ricardo de Oliveira to explore type 1 diabetes screening as both a medical breakthrough and a policy issue.
Resources and testimonials from those affected
Read our statement on the crisis in the Middle East and find useful resources and testimonials from people with diabetes affected.
Detect Early, Act Early: Improving Diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes
A joint policy brief with the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) that provides advocates, healthcare professionals and policymakers with recommendations to advance type 1 diabetes screening and early diagnosis.
Featured
Global health leaders to spotlight diabetes prevention and integrated care at 79th WHA
The International Diabetes Federation is co-hosting two high-level side events at the 79th World Health Assembly this month, focussing on diabetes prevention, integrated care and primary care.
04 May 2026
The voices of people with lived experience of diabetes
Bastijn de Ruijter
Australia
My journey as a person living with type 1 diabetes has profoundly shaped how I view this condition. It’s not just a physical illness—it affects every part of life, including emotional and mental well-being.
Mariyam Nafha
Maldives
Through the Diabetes Society of Maldives, I participate in screening and awareness projects, with a strong focus on education. One of my goals is to conduct sessions in schools to share my journey and help students understand what it means to live with diabetes. I believe that sharing personal experiences is a powerful way to build empathy and encourage others to take charge of their health.
Fomekong Shella
Cameroon
I have been living with type 1 diabetes for 16 years. My experience has been challenging—for both me and my family—but together we have learnt resilience and strength.
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Policy brief
Detect early, act early: Improving diagnosis of type 1 diabetes
A joint policy brief with the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) that provides advocates, healthcare professionals and policymakers with recommendations to advance type 1 diabetes screening and early diagnosis.
IDF-ISPAD-Policy Brief-T1D-screening-early-diagnosis-
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Guideline
IDF Global Clinical Recommendations for Type 2 Diabetes Management
These Clinical Practice Recommendations incorporate the latest evidence and advancements in diabetes care and provide a structured yet adaptable framework for healthcare professionals, ensuring they are equipped with practical guidance tailored to diverse clinical settings.
link to https://idf.org/what-we-do/education/idf-clinical-practice-recommendations-for-type-2-diabetes-2025/
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