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The Lancet publishes new report calling for action to close the gap in diabetes prevention and care

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...weight reduction in patients with obesity by 15kg or more can induce remission of type 2 diabetes for up to 2 years Reducing blood sugar levels (HbA1c) by 0.9% (10...

https://idf.org/news/the-lancet-publishes-new-report-calling-for-action-to-close-the-gap-in-diabetes-prevention-and-care/

WHO to launch Global Diabetes Compact in April 2021

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...comprehensive and inclusive approach to support countries in implementing effective diabetes prevention and management programmes. On the prevention side, it will focus on reducing obesity – especially among young people....

https://idf.org/news/who-to-launch-global-diabetes-compact-in-april-2021/

New IDF, NCDA, WHF policy brief on diabetes and hypertension

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...Union for International Cancer Control and World Obesity Federation as well as from members of NCD Alliance’s Peer Learning Advocacy Network on an Inclusive NCD Agenda. Download the policy brief...

https://idf.org/news/new-idf-ncda-whf-policy-brief-on-diabetes-and-hypertension/

IDF and NCDA welcome WHA Resolution on reducing the burden of NCDs through strengthening prevention and control of diabetes

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...and obesity via action on ultra-processed food and drink as major risk factors. It is particularly welcome that governments have recognised the relationship between diabetes and health inequalities, which have...

https://idf.org/news/idf-and-ncda-welcome-wha-resolution-on-reducing-the-burden-of-ncds-through-strengthening-prevention-and-control-of-diabetes/

Global Coalition for Circulatory Health calls for major investment in circulatory health to help prevent the next pandemic

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...with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) around the world. People living with diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD), stroke, obesity, kidney disease and hypertension are at greater risk of experiencing the more severe forms...

https://idf.org/news/global-coalition-for-circulatory-health-calls-for-major-investment-in-circulatory-health-to-help-prevent-the-next-pandemic/

Diabetes now affects one in 10 adults worldwide

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...socio-economic, demographic, environmental and genetic factors. Key contributors include urbanisation, an ageing population, decreasing levels of physical activity and increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity. Much can be done to...

https://idf.org/news/diabetes-now-affects-one-in-10-adults-worldwide/

IDF webinar – KiDS: Advocating to bring diabetes education and prevention to schools

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...to the increasing levels of obesity and physical inactivity. Advocating for a school environment that fights diabetes-related stigma and promotes healthy habits to tackle the preventable risk factors for type...

https://idf.org/news/idf-webinar-kids-and-diabetes-in-schools-kids-advocating-to-bring-diabetes-education-and-prevention-to-schools/

World Heart Federation statement on WHO report strengthening global health emergencies response

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...have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The health impact of NCDs, including diabetes, dyslipidaemia, hypertension, kidney disease, obesity, stroke, and other circulatory conditions, remains much greater than the...

https://idf.org/news/world-heart-federation-statement-on-who-report-strengthening-global-health-emergencies-response/