IDF to address gaps in diabetes education through global network of centres
Posted on 18 June 2009
A person with diabetes needs to make a multitude of decisions related to managing their diabetes each day. To do this they need to acquire the knowledge, skills and ability necessary for self care. This requires education. In addition, the growing number of people with diabetes is putting stress on healthcare systems globally. Healthcare professionals need support to ensure that appropriate education is available to people with diabetes to help them manage their diabetes. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is rising to the challenge by creating a voluntary international network of Centres of Education to address gaps in diabetes education at all levels and to support IDF educational efforts globally.
