Position statement
International Charter of Rights and Responsibilities of People with Diabetes
Published in 2011, this is the first ever Charter setting out the fundamental rights of people living with diabetes. The document places the rights of people with diabetes, their parents and carers into three focus areas; the rights to care; information and education and social justice, whilst at the same time acknowledging the responsibilities held by people with diabetes.
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Guideline
IDF Peer Leader Training Manual
Published in 2011, this training manual is intended to train peer leaders to provide on-going diabetes self-management support (DSMS).
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Toolkit
KIDS Diabetes Information Pack
The KiDS information pack provides guidelines for the management of children with diabetes and healthy habits to prevent type 2 diabetes. Available for download at https://kids.idf.org/resource.
Guideline
KiDS educational guide on nutrition and diabetes in schools
This guide is an awareness and information tool created to inform teachers, parents of children with diabetes as well as all parents and children of the important role of nutrition in the management and prevention of diabetes.
Available for download at https://kids.idf.org/resource
Guideline
Having a baby? Now is the time to learn more about gestational diabetes
An educational manual with information and advice on having a healthy baby.
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Guideline
IDF WPR Diabetes Care and Disasters Manual 2nd Edition 2022
This manual identifies means to reduce the negative impact of natural disasters and promotes the sharing of knowledge to increase community resilience to natural disasters. The second edition includes substantial updates informed by recent disaster experience learnings.
link to https://idf.app.box.com/s/pno1bkxgb9814w1hqkumvcg6q4vbxj2i
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Infographic
Diabetes and Covid-19: the risks of poor blood glucose control
An infographic highlighting the increased vulnerability of people living with diabetes to the severe outcomes of Covid-19 when blood glucose is not well-controlled.
IDF Atlas COVID Infographic-Final
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Report
IDF Annual Report 2022
An overview of IDF activities and projects in 2022, including the IDF World Diabetes Congress 2022, new IDF Diabetes Atlas reports and the IDF Centenary of Insulin award.
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Infographic
Diabetes-related foot complications: understanding the global impact
An infographic illustrating the global impact of diabetes-related foot complications and highlighting that standardized and structured diabetes foot care is effective. However, in many countries, these complications remain the most common, costly, and serious issues for people with diabetes.
Atlas Diabetic Foot Infographic final
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Infographic
Diabetes among Indigenous Peoples: A disproportionate impact
An infographic on diabetes among Indigenous Peoples highlighting that diabetes is one of the most common conditions that disproportionately impacts Indigenous Peoples worldwide.
Atlas Indigenous Peoples Infographic final
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Online course
Type 2 Diabetes and the Heart
This free 30-minute course explores the impact of diabetes on heart health, focusing on how high glucose levels can affect the blood vessels and lead to heart issues.
link to https://understandingdiabetes.org/type-2-diabetes-heart/en
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Online course
Type 1 Diabetes: Overview, Treatments and Targets
This free 25-30 min course offers an overview of what type 1 diabetes is, how it develops, the necessity of daily insulin, and the effects of lifestyle factors on blood glucose levels.
link to https://understandingdiabetes.org/type1-diabetes/en
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Online course
Insulin and how to use it safely
In this free 25-30 minutes course you will learn what insulin is and why people living with type 1 diabetes and some people living with type 2 and gestational diabetes need to take it.
link to https://understandingdiabetes.org/insulin-safely/en
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Online course
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
Designed for people living with diabetes and their caregivers, this free 30-minute online course focuses on the role of CGM in diabetes management and provides practical information and tips on CGM use.
link to https://understandingdiabetes.org/continuous-glucose-monitoring/en
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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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Guideline
Diabetes and Ramadan: Guide to a Safe Fast
This guide for people with diabetes who choose to fast during Ramadan provides information on the associated risks and complications of fasting and tips on blood glucose monitoring during a fast.
link to https://idf.org/media/uploads/2024/08/DAR-guide-to-safe-fast-EN.pdf
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Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Advocacy Resources
Download our free guide to diabetes advocacy organisations supporting people living with diabetes. We regularly update and expand this information.
CGM Advocacy Resources
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Online course
Nerve health and diabetes
Free online course designed for people with diabetes and their carers to help understand the impact of diabetes on nerve health and delay or prevent nerve complications.
link to https://understandingdiabetes.org/nerve-health/en
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