IDF Consultative Section on Diabetes Education
The IDF Consultative Section on Diabetes Education (DECS) was established in 1994 to identify and address issues relating to diabetes education and care at the international level.
DECS is committed to improving the quality of life of people with diabetes through assisting health professionals, professional organizations and member associations to provide high quality diabetes education and care. This is being achieved through leadership development, training programmes, partnership with industry and improved communication for all health professionals involved in diabetes care.
DECS has produced two documents, available for download free of charge, aimed at improving the profile of education and the expertise of diabetes educators worldwide:
- Diabetes education modules
- The International Curriculum for Diabetes Health Professional Education
- IDF International Standards for Diabetes Education
The Consultative Section also promotes, organizes and supports education courses and workshops in the seven IDF regions. A Multidisciplinary Diabetes Care Education Programme has been developed.
For more information on the work of DECS, please contact Helen Mcguire, IDF Diabetes Education and Health Systems Specialist.
