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.

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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.

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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.

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Education

IDF education initiatives aim to support the development of health professionals and improve understanding of the condition among people living with diabetes.

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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.

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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. Take advantage of the early registration rate and submit an abstract.

IDF 2025

New Understanding Diabetes course

Improve your understanding of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and its impact on diabetes management with our new free online course 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

Jean Claude Ndayizeye (Rwanda)

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2019. I was surprised because no one in my family had the condition. I hid from my diagnosis, running from the stress and anxiety. As a refugee wrought by so many challenges to stay alive, my situation worsened until I ended up in hospital.

Pilar Martinez Gimeno (Spain)

I have been living with type 1 diabetes since 1977. In fact, in my family, many people live with the condition. Throughout my diabetes journey, I have followed every advancement in diabetes treatment, from glass syringes, bovine, porcine, and human insulin to the most recent types.

Jasser Romero Cuadra (Nicaragua)

When Andres Enrique was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, we set out to learn everything about the condition. Unfortunately, we had to get most of our information from outside Nicaragua. We want to make Nicaragua more visible so that families receive up-to-date education on type 1 diabetes.

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Online course

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)

Designed for healthcare professionals, this 60-minute free online course offers an in-depth exploration of CGM, detailing the various types and their functionalities.

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Report

IDF Annual Report 2023

An overview of IDF activities and projects in 2023, including stronger strategic partnerships, a new IDF Diabetes Atlas report and the launch of the IDF Advocacy Academy.

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