1 in 10 people are living with diabetes
Our mission is to improve the lives of people living with diabetes and prevent diabetes in those at risk.
Advocacy
Through coordinated advocacy at the global level and at the national level through our members, IDF works to effect change for the millions of people living with diabetes.
Awareness
IDF awareness activities aim to keep diabetes firmly in the public spotlight and promote the importance of coordinated and concerted action to tackle the impact of the condition.
Education
IDF education initiatives aim to support the development of health professionals and improve understanding of the condition among people living with diabetes.
In focus
IDF World Diabetes Congress 2025
Join us in Bangkok in April 2025 for the next edition of the IDF World Diabetes Congress, featuring four days of high-level scientific sessions across 10 programme streams. Register by 31 October to take advantage of the early rate.
World Diabetes Day - 14 November
Diabetes and well-being is the theme for World Diabetes Day 2024-26. Find out how you can support our campaign to put well-being at the heart of diabetes care and start the change for a better diabetes life.
New Understanding Diabetes course
Improve your understanding of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and its impact on diabetes management with our new free online course for people with diabetes and their caregivers. Available on the IDF School of Diabetes Understanding Diabetes platform.
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The voices of people with lived experience of diabetes
Reema Al-Dweik (Jordan)
My personal philosophy is that diabetes is not an enemy, but a friend. You can live a healthy life if you treat it well. This means balancing the quality and quantity of your meals to achieve a healthy lifestyle. With this positive outlook, I've found that living with diabetes is not a burden, but an opportunity for better health.
Amro Abou Ankira (Morocco)
My commitment to diabetes advocacy was sparked by my own diagnosis with type 1 diabetes in 2021. Since then, I have dedicated myself to advancing diabetes care and advocacy initiatives, both personally and professionally.
Jyotsana Rangeen (India)
Turning challenges into opportunities, stigma into understanding and barriers into bridges gives me a path to follow towards a world where access to care is a right, and social stigma and discrimination are things of the past.
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Online course
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
Designed for healthcare professionals, this 60-minute free online course offers an in-depth exploration of CGM, detailing the various types and their functionalities.
link to https://idfdiabeteschool.org/free-courses/continuous-glucose-monitoring
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Report
IDF Annual Report 2023
An overview of IDF activities and projects in 2023, including stronger strategic partnerships, a new IDF Diabetes Atlas report and the launch of the IDF Advocacy Academy.
IDF Annual Report 2023
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Online event: How registries can help tackle the global diabetes burden
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