Young Leaders in Diabetes
Young minds, fresh ideas, real change
The Young Leaders in Diabetes (YLD) Programme was established by the International Diabetes Federation to empower young people living with diabetes to champion their cause and represent others globally living with the condition.
The YLD programme aims to:
- Be the key driver in enhancing the lives of young people living with diabetes
- Be a powerful voice to raise awareness for all types of diabetes, diabetes prevention and education, access to quality care and improved quality of life
- End diabetes discrimination and stigma
- Support and strengthen IDF Regions and Members to build a global diabetes movement
YLD network
The YLD programme is currently composed of 79 members from 48 countries for the 2025-2027 term.
Meet the YLD
YLD projects
YLD Trainees are involved in diabetes-related projects that focus on different areas such as education, advocacy, awareness and diabetes camps.
Discover YLD projects
YLD Training Summit
The YLD Training Summit welcomes YLDs worldwide during the IDF World Diabetes Congress, offering them a platform to network, share best practices and enrich their advocacy initiatives.
About the summit
