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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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 Access the course
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 Access the course
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 Access the course
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.
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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 pdf 350kb

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.
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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 Access the course