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, 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
Online event: Evidence, technology and equity: rethinking diabetes care in pregnancy
Join us on 13 April for a webinar that will bring together healthcare professionals and female advocates to examine current evidence, discuss global priorities in diabetes care during pregnancy, and consider the role of technology.
Detect early, act early: Improving diagnosis of type 1 diabetes
A policy brief by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and 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 Diabetes Atlas 11th edition
Discover the latest edition of the IDF Diabetes Atlas. The latest data indicates that one in nineadults now living with the condition, over 40% of whom are undiagnosed.
New KiDS and Diabetes in Schools website and resources
Check out the new KiDS programme branding and website, including new and updated educational, advocacy and awareness resources.
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The voices of people with lived experience of diabetes
Sofia Lima (Brazil)
I’m 19 years old and have been living with type 1 diabetes since I was 4. This experience has shaped how I see the world and inspired me to support others living with the same condition. Through the ups and downs, I’ve learned resilience and recognised how important it is to educate and encourage those managing diabetes.
Mark Odachi (Nigeria)
I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2014. The diagnosis came as a shock, especially since there was no family history of the condition—something we had believed was a typical cause at the time. In Nigeria, diabetes is often misunderstood as a condition that only affects older people, so I felt isolated, trying to adjust while facing widespread misconceptions and a lack of support.
Kenza Beldjilali (Algeria)
I was diagnosed at the age of six and over the past 45 years I’ve lived every stage of life with diabetes — as a child, teenager, woman, wife, mother, and professional. This journey has taught me resilience, discipline, and the importance of prevention, emotional support and a balanced lifestyle to move forward with confidence.
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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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Latest courses
Online course
Nerve Health and Diabetes (Arabic)
A free online course on how to recognise and treat diabetes-related nerve damage and steps to keep nerves healthy and reduce the risk of neuropathy.
link to https://www.understandingdiabetes.org/nerve-health/ar
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Online course
Nerve health and diabetes (Portuguese)
A free online course, designed for people with diabetes and their carers, to help understand, recognise and treat diabetes-related nerve damage and keep nerves healthy to reduce the risk of neuropathy.
link to https://understandingdiabetes.org/nerve-health/pt
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Online course
Nerve health and diabetes (Indonesian)
A free online course, designed for people with diabetes and their carers, to help understand, recognise and treat diabetes-related nerve damage and keep nerves healthy to reduce the risk of neuropathy.
link to https://www.understandingdiabetes.org/nerve-health/in
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Online course
Kidney health and diabetes
A free online course for people living with diabetes and their carers, exploring how to recognise diabetes-related kidney complications, managing kidney damage and how to protect kidney health.
link to https://www.understandingdiabetes.org/Kidney-Health/en
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Latest podcasts
Podcast
Diabetes in the workplace
In this dedicated World Diabetes Day episode, host Phyllisa Deroze welcomes three advocates from the IDF Blue Circle Voices network to explore how people with diabetes navigate challenges at work, such as disclosing a diagnosis and balancing self-care with professional responsibilities.
link to https://idf.org/events/podcasts/
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Podcast
The type 5 diabetes story
Host Phyllisa Deroze is joined by Dr Meredith Hawkins and Dr Nihal Thomas to explore type 5 diabetes, unpack the science behind the condition and discuss why this newly recognised type of diabetes needs our attention.
link to https://idf.org/events/podcasts/
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Featured
Safeguarding diabetes care during the current conflict in the Middle East
The International Diabetes Federation is deeply concerned about the situation in Iran and countries across the Middle East following the recent escalation of tensions in the region.
06 March 2026
