International Diabetes Federation

1 in 10 people are living with diabetes

Learn more about diabetes to help manage and prevent the condition in the millions affected or at risk.
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Update your diabetes knowledge and skills

Stay ahead in your clinical practice with our IDF School of Diabetes certified online courses.
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Help shape the future of diabetes

Get the latest updates on diabetes management and treatment at the IDF Congress. Join us in Lisbon in December 2022.
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Shape the future of diabetes

Join us in Lisbon and online for the IDF World Diabetes Congress 2022. The congress will provide a unique forum for knowledge exchange and fostering the collaborations, connections and political actions required to keep diabetes at the top of the global health agenda. Abstract submission is open until June 17.
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Obesity and type 2 diabetes: a joint approach to halt the rise

The rise of type 2 diabetes can only be halted if action on obesity is also prioritised. Our new policy brief with World Obesity Federation highlights the interconnected root causes of obesity and type 2 diabetes and provides advocates, health professionals and policymakers with recommendations on the actions required to prevent, manage and treat both conditions effectively.
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Mobilising emergency aid for Ukraine

IDF is deeply concerned by the crisis in Ukraine and is closely monitoring the situation to ensure that emergency relief is provided to people living with diabetes in the country and refugees in neighbouring countries. IDF Member Direct Relief has mobilised its resources to support medical needs as they become known.
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Upcoming diabetes events