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
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.
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-GHU Diabetes Training
IDF and Sanofi Global Health Unit are partnering to strengthen the diabetes response in 40 countries by training a minimum of 4,000 healthcare professionals.
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The voices of people with lived experience of diabetes
LaQuanda Lockhart (USA)
After my son's diagnosis, I lost a lot of sleep because I was afraid his blood sugar would drop during the night. Once we received training for CGM and insulin pumps, life became more accessible. One positive point is that we've changed our lifestyle habits, such as having a healthier diet.
Pitso Molemane (South Africa)
I consider myself "a living testament" to a long life with diabetes. I fight the condition daily with a healthy diet, treatment and exercise. I will not let it control my life.
Ruslan Zakiyev (Kazakhstan)
Both my sons live with type 1 diabetes. My story shows that much of what we think we are inventing for our children has, in fact, already been done in other countries. This sharing of experiences has empowered me and others in our journey.
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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.
link to https://idfdiabeteschool.org/free-courses/continuous-glucose-monitoring
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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.
IDF Annual Report 2023
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International Diabetes Federation opens call for nominations for next Board of Directors
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has launched a call for nominations for its next Board of Directors for the 2025-26 term. The elections will be held at the IDF General Assembly in Bangkok, Thailand, on 7 April 2025.
26 August 2024
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