About
Since its establishment in 1955 as a non-profit public service organisation, the Turkish Diabetes Association (TDA) has been the leading entity in Türkiye informing the public on diabetes, its prevention and treatment.
TDA is based in Istanbul and has 5 branches across the country and 4,000 members.
In collaboration with the Turkish Diabetes and Obesity Foundation (TDOF), TDA maintains a small private diabetes hospital in Istanbul, funded by public donations.
TDA is part of the “Stop Diabetes Project” of the Turkish Ministry of Health, a nationwide initiative to combat obesity and diabetes.
TDA has been a member of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) since 1959, gaining the opportunity to exchange information with other diabetes associations and experts. Currently, TDA is an important member association representing the Turkish diabetes environment, both in the healthcare and scientific fields.
Main Focus
- To influence public health policies to ensure that appropriate disease prevention and treatment guidelines are developed and implemented, particularly those relevant to helping people living with or under the threat of diabetes.
- To strengthen public awareness on healthy lifestyle and self care.
- To promote diabetes care, prevention and cure.
- To provide education and training for people with diabetes, their families, and their healthcare providers.
Activities
- Weekly meetings in different communities across the country, to raise awareness of diabetes, and spread information on prevention and care of the condition.
- Seminars, screenings, campaigns and other activities to mark World Diabetes Day.
- Annual “National Diabetes Congress” for scientists and healthcare professionals, to deliver, exchange and debate up-to-date information on diabetes and related topics, and to set guidelines for evidence-based diabetes care.
- “Diabetes Summer Camps” to educate and train people with diabetes of all ages (mostly children and youth) and their families on self-care in an entertaining and comfortable atmosphere.
- Regular country-wide diabetes screenings.
- Training programmes for diabetes specialists and nurses, general practitioners, paediatricians, dietitians, and related personnel in accordance with the “Programme for National Diabetes Training and Education”.
Publications & Newsletters
- “Diabet,” quarterly publication for the general public, providing updated information on diabetes
- “Diabetes Year Book” – annual publication summarising the proceedings of the National Diabetes Congress.
Message from the President
Since 1959, we have been carrying out our mission throughout Türkiye with the excellent guidance and the support of IDF. IDF provides various benefits for its members such as exchanging knowledge and accessing educational, advocacy and communication materials. Through the World Diabetes Congress, we get the opportunity to enjoy professional networking opportunities and share updated scientific, clinical, educational and advocacy advances in diabetes care and prevention.