Education
Supporting the development of health professionals and helping people with diabetes understand their condition
The International Diabetes Federation’s education initiatives aim to ensure that everyone has access to diabetes education. Our online courses offer learning opportunities for all individuals involved in diabetes care and support, enabling people with diabetes to manage their condition effectively.
Health professionals
The IDF School of Diabetes provides free and premium online courses for healthcare professionals on diabetes management and treatment.
People with diabetes
The Understanding Diabetes platform offers free interactive courses to help people with diabetes and their carers understand and manage the condition.
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Centres of Excellence
IDF Centres of Excellence are designated clinical or research institutes that form part of a voluntary international network. They offer specialised care and support to people with diabetes, helping them manage their condition for better health outcomes. Many centres also participate in research and clinical trials to develop new treatments and improve outcomes.
IDF has currently designated 22 Centres of Excellence in six regions.
IDF Centres of Excellence
IDF-Sanofi strategic training collaborations
IDF has signed two strategic training collaborations with Sanofi General Medicines, and Sanofi Global Health Unit (GHU) to improve access to diabetes care through training aimed at building capacity among healthcare professionals in low and middle-income countries.
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KiDS and diabetes in schools
Launched in 2013, the Kids and Diabetes in School (KiDS) programme aims to promote a safe and supportive school environment for children with diabetes.
Starting early with diabetes education in schools and promoting healthy lifestyles can be a stepping-stone toward a diabetes-free future.
Likewise, educating young people about diabetes removes misconceptions and stigma that children with diabetes face in school and leads to understanding and acceptance.
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Online course
Nerve health and diabetes (Portuguese)
A free online course, designed for people with diabetes and their carers, to help understand, recognise and treat diabetes-related nerve damage and keep nerves healthy to reduce the risk of neuropathy.
link to https://understandingdiabetes.org/nerve-health/pt
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Online course
Nerve Health and Diabetes (Arabic)
A free online course on how to recognise and treat diabetes-related nerve damage and steps to keep nerves healthy and reduce the risk of neuropathy.
link to https://www.understandingdiabetes.org/nerve-health/ar
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Online course
Navigating options to improve cardio-renal risk in type 2 diabetes
This free CME-certified interactive video series invites you to sit in the driver's seat and make choices on best-practice approaches to reducing cardio-renal risk in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
link to https://www.idfdiabeteschool.org/resourcelibrary/t2d-chronic-kidney-disease
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Guideline
IDF Global Clinical Recommendations for Type 2 Diabetes Management
These Clinical Practice Recommendations incorporate the latest evidence and advancements in diabetes care and provide a structured yet adaptable framework for healthcare professionals, ensuring they are equipped with practical guidance tailored to diverse clinical settings.
link to https://idf.org/what-we-do/education/idf-clinical-practice-recommendations-for-type-2-diabetes-2025/
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