IDF member since
1991
Number of members
50000
Address
ul. Wiosny Ludow 77, Warsaw, 02-495, Poland

About

The Polish Diabetes Association (Polskie Stowarzyszenie Diabetykow) is the oldest association for people with diabetes in Poland.

In the beginning (1980s), the association helped to provide people with diabetes with basic medications, equipment, and even food.

The Association has nearly 500 affiliates in the entire country, from big cities to small villages, in order for our activities to reach as many people with diabetes as possible. We estimate that about 120,000 people benefit from our activities each year. All association representatives are volunteers.

The headquarters of the Polish Diabetes Association are located in Warsaw.

Main Focus

  • Diabetes education (lectures, seminars, meetings, conferences, books, magazines, leaflets, individual counselling, web page).
  • Helping people with diabetes in all possible ways (except financially): providing free diabetes equipment when possible, helping to find right doctors or clinics, fighting against discrimination or social exclusion.
  • Monitoring diabetes care levels in the country, trying to improve standards and access to modern medications and treatment.
  • Connecting people with diabetes regionally and nationally, so that they can create peer groups and support each other.

Activities

Typical activities include meetings and seminars on diabetes management and complications, as well as peer support groups, at least once a month in all local branches, in big cities once a week.

Various activities for World Diabetes Day, including educational meetings, scientific conferences, diabetes fairs, free screenings, marches, award giving, artistic performances, and blue lightings.

Message from the President

“As a member of IDF we feel we have proper access to all the diabetes information, news and events. Our association would be far behind if we were not members of IDF.”