About
The Hellenic Diabetes Federation (HDF) was founded in September 1997 by the union of four associations in the country: the National Diabetes Association (P.E.D.) was the first and only association for people with diabetes, the National Association for the Fight Against Juvenile Diabetes (P.E.A.N.D.), the Association of friends of children and adolescents with endocrine problems “The GALINOS” and Paneipirotiki Union for Juvenile Diabetes (P.E.N.D.I.).
HDF currently consists of 16 active local associations all over Greece.
Main Focus
HDF connects the 16 active local associations all over Greece with the Greek government. It is also the main organisation that raises diabetes awareness and conducts projects for people living with diabetes throughout the country.
Activities
- Panhellenic Conference with the participation of leading scientists in the field of diabetes. Organised every two years.
- Information campaigns.
- Meetings and seminars with local clubs of children, adolescents and adults with diabetes.
Publications & Newsletters
Quarterly magazine “Diabetes Mellitus” which is freely distributed to all diabetes centres and clinics in Greece.
Message from the President
At the Hellenic Diabetes Federation we believe that diabetes cannot be characterised as a disability. Thanks to the development of medicine and technology science, diabetes can be just a way of life. Life is beautiful and as Carl Jung said, “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.”