The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is delighted to welcome 13 new member organisations to its global network. The new members were officially confirmed during the IDF General Assembly, held during the IDF World Diabetes Congress 2025 in Bangkok on April 7-10. IDF’s membership now boasts 251 associations in 158 countries.
The new members span six IDF regions and include organisations from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. They range from national advocacy groups to frontline educational and care-focused associations, reflecting IDF’s commitment to addressing diabetes through community-driven, locally grounded efforts.
In Africa, where the diabetes burden is projected to rise most sharply, IDF welcomes the Midlands Diabetes Interest Group in Zimbabwe.
In Europe, we welcome the Federación Española de Diabetes in Spain and the Union of Associations of Persons with Diabetes of Macedonia in North Macedonia.
In Middle East and North Africa, we welcome five new members: four in Pakistan – Dilawar Hussain Foundation, the National Association of Diabetes Educators of Pakistan, the Pakistan Endocrine Society, and the Primary Care Diabetes Association; and one in Egypt, the Egyptian Society of Diabetic Foot.
In South and Central America, we welcome Fundación Voces Diabetes Colombia in Colombia and Fundación Creciendo con Diabetes in Honduras.
In South-East Asia, we welcome the Diabetes and Endocrine Association of Nepal.
In Western Pacific, we welcome the Thai Association of Diabetes Educators and a new transnational member, Action4Diabetes, which works to support youth with type 1 diabetes in the region.
IDF has long emphasised the importance of regional collaboration, organising its global network into seven geographical groups to better support shared strategies and amplify the voices of people with diabetes. As diabetes rates are expected to increase globally, particularly in low—and middle-income countries (LMICs), our expanding membership network facilitates global cooperation, offering diversity and expertise to strengthen IDF advocacy and education initiatives for access to affordable, quality diabetes care and education worldwide.
Speaking at the recent IDF World Diabetes Congress in Bangkok, IDF President Professor Schwarz said:
“The strength of IDF lies in its members. These associations are the backbone of our work, especially in low- and middle-income countries where the burden of diabetes is growing but access to care and resources remains limited. Their grassroots knowledge and volunteer commitment are key to translating global strategy into meaningful local action.”
