Epidemiology and research

Epidemiology and research are key components of the International Diabetes Federation’s work. They strengthen understanding of the global impact of diabetes and lead to effective strategies to support healthcare professionals in preventing and treating diabetes and related complications.

Through these activities, we are advancing diabetes epidemiology, research and awareness of the global impact of the condition. This evidence-based information on the prevalence and effects of diabetes aims to drive diabetes policies and programmes for management and prevention.

IDF Diabetes Atlas

The IDF Diabetes Atlas is the authoritative resource on the global impact of diabetes, providing global, regional and national impact data on diabetes prevalence, mortality and expenditure.

T2D & cardio-renal complications

An IDF programme that provides global data on prevalence, quality of care and outcomes for people living with type 2 diabetes and cardio-renal complications.

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IDF Diabetes Atlas 11th Edition 2025

The IDF Diabetes Atlas 11th edition provides detailed information on the estimated and projected prevalence of diabetes, globally, by region, country and territory, for 2024 and 2050. It draws attention to the growing impact of diabetes across the world and highlights proven and effective actions that governments and policy-makers must urgently take to tackle it.

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Podcast

How real-world evidence can help tackle the global burden of diabetes and chronic kidney disease

In this episode of D-Talk, host Phyllisa Deroze welcomes Professors Mustafa Arici and Ruben Silva Tinoco to explore how the iCaReMe registry can bridge gaps in early diagnosis and prevent diabetes-related kidney disease (CKD).

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Diabetes and kidney disease

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD), with up to 40% of people living with diabetes affected by CKD. This IDF Diabetes Atlas report looks at the relationship between diabetes and kidney disease across the globe and ways to reduce its impact.

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Type 1 diabetes estimates in children and adults

This IDF Diabetes Atlas report provides an overview of the methodology and findings of the Type 1 Diabetes Index and dispels misconceptions that type 1 diabetes primarily impacts children and youth.

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Diabetes-related foot complications

This IDF Diabetes Atlas Report looks at the prevalence of diabetes-foot related complications around the world and makes recommendations to support future research.

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