International Diabetes Federation

Leonard Thompson received the first successful injection of insulin.

Insulin at 100

The development of therapeutic insulin in 1921 was a landmark breakthrough in the history of medicine. 100 years on, insulin and other diabetes medicines and care still remain beyond the reach of many who need them.
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1 in 11 people are living with diabetes

Learn more about diabetes to help manage and prevent the condition in the millions affected or at risk.
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Update your diabetes knowledge and skills

Stay ahead in your clinical practice with our IDF School of Diabetes certified online courses.
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Help shape the future of diabetes

Get the latest updates on diabetes reseach at the IDF Congress. Join us virtually in December 2021.
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IDF Virtual Congress 2021

The IDF Virtual Congress 2021 in December will provide an update on the latest research and tools to manage and prevent diabetes complications and include a dedicated stream on COVID-19 and diabetes. Register at attractive rates.
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IDF and Medicines Patent Pool welcome inclusion of SGLT2 inhibitors on WHO Essential Medicines List

The two organisations commit to working together to improve affordable access to SGLT2 inhibitors in low- and middle-income countries.
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Upcoming diabetes events