News archive 2010
Powerful new World Diabetes Day video launched
A brand new World Diabetes Day (WDD) campaign video has been produced by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) to raise awareness of the importance of diabetes education and prevention.
"Diabetes can cost you a leg" is a 23-second silent short carrying a powerful message: lack of management of diabetes may cause amputation.
Life for a Child YouTube channel launched
A new YouTube channel has been created for the International Diabetes Federation’s (IDF) Life for a Child programme. The channel - http://www.youtube.com/LifeforaChild - will feature videos and educational content from the programme’s three main supporters: IDF, Hope Worldwide and the Australian Diabetes Council.
The channel homepage currently features the trailer of the 2007 documentary “Life for a Child” that follows the daily struggle of children with type 1 diabetes in Nepal.
World Diabetes Day, four months to go
Campaign roundup
New and improved Diabetes Voice
A revamped Diabetes Voice will be released this month, featuring a new layout and special sections.
Life for a Child receives generous donation
The International Diabetes Federation’s (IDF) Life for a Child programme recently became the recipient of a very generous donation from the Fondation de l’Orangerie and its donors. The donation, which will be spread over a period of two years, will help ensure the sustainability and expansion of Life for a Child.
BRIDGES 3rd round of funding and D-START
The 3rd round of funding for the IDF BRIDGES (Bringing Research in Diabetes to Global Environments and Systems) global grant programme is now open. BRIDGES aims to fund translational research projects in diabetes prevention and treatment to provide the opportunity to ‘translate’ lessons learned from clinical research to those who can benefit most: people affected by diabetes. Find out more about the programme and how to apply.
IDF statement on availability of insulin in Greece
According to the International Diabetes Federation’s (IDF) Diabetes Atlas Fourth Edition, there are over 750,000 people with diabetes in Greece.
IDF takes the position that every person with diabetes should have access to the appropriate medication and the ability to choose and tailor treatment to individual needs. Therefore, the permanent availability of insulin is a priority, even in times of financial crisis.
IDF supports World No Tobacco Day
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) welcomes the focus of World No Tobacco Day 2010 - 31 May - on controlling the epidemic of tobacco among women and drawing attention to the harmful effects of tobacco marketing towards women and girls.
Lower-limb diseases targeted at important Ghana meeting
International experts in diabetic foot care – Dr Karel Bakker, Chair of International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF), Dr ZG Abbas, and Neil Baker - attended a very important meeting in Ghana targeting disabling diseases affecting the lower limb.
NCD alliance website launched
In conjuction with the World Health Assembly in Geneva, the Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Alliance has launched a unique global online platform to facilitate the campaign against the growing epidemic of NCDs.