The Mission of the International Diabetes Federation is to promote diabetes care, prevention & a cure worldwide.
International Diabetes Federation
Executive Office
Avenue Emile De Mot 19
B-1000 Brussels
Belgium
Tel: +32-2-5385511
Fax: +32-2-5385114
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World Diabetes Congress
The 20th World Diabetes Congress will take place on 18-22 October 2009 in Montreal, Canada. Find out more at www.worlddiabetescongress.org.
IDF Consensus statement on type 2 diabetes and sleep apnoea
The IDF Task Force on Epidemiology and Prevention is presenting a new consensus statement on type 2 diabetes and sleep apnoea and calls on healthcare providers to address the likely relationship between the two conditions. More information
IDF Centres of Education and Recognition Programme - Call for Applications
The International Diabetes Federation is calling for applications from institutions and member organizations that have a recognized reputation in health professional education to form part of an international collaborative voluntary network to initiate, facilitate, conduct and coordinate high-quality education for healthcare professionals in diabetes and other related chronic diseases. More information.
World Diabetes Day
The primary global awareness campaign of the diabetes world: www.worlddiabetesday.org.
Job opportunities at IDF
The International Diabetes Federation is currently recruiting for its Executive Office in Brussels, Belgium. More information.
IDF announces recipients of BRIDGES grants
The International Diabetes Federation has announced the recipients of the first round of grants from its BRIDGES programme, aimed at funding translational research projects in diabetes prevention and treatment. Visit www.idfbridges.org.
Press release: IDF grant supports lifestyle intervention study to prevent type 2 diabetes in India
Press release: IDF grant supports Jordanian diabetes micro-clinic program
2nd International Diabetes in Indigenous Peoples Forum
The 2nd International Diabetes in Indigenous Peoples Forum will be held in Vancouver, Canada on 17-19 November 2008. For more information, visit http://www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/Idigenous_Diabetes.html.
IDF guideline for the management of postmeal glucose
IDF has produced an evidence-based global guideline for diabetes care which includes the management of postmeal glucose. Available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Portuguese. More information.
Diabetes education modules
The IDF Consultative Section on Diabetes Education (DECS) developed a modular CD-ROM and paper-based resource containing more than 800 slides with detailed speaker notes. The modules include sections on the pathophysiology and classification of diabetes, psychological issues and behavioural change; nutritional issues, physical activity and self-management. The activity slides facilitate group work on a variety of diabetes therapies, and short- and long-term complications. The modules also contain questions and answers that can be used to gauge participant’s knowledge during presentations.
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