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Through coordinated advocacy at the global level and at the national level through our members, IDF works to effect change for the millions of people living with diabetes.

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Awareness

IDF awareness activities aim to keep diabetes firmly in the public spotlight and promote the importance of coordinated and concerted action to tackle the impact of the condition.

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Education

IDF education initiatives aim to support the development of health professionals and improve understanding of the condition among people living with diabetes.

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IDF World Diabetes Congress 2025

Join us in Bangkok in April 2025 for the next edition of the IDF World Diabetes Congress, featuring four days of high-level scientific sessions across 10 programme streams. Registration opens on 1 April.

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IDF-GHU Diabetes Training

IDF and Sanofi Global Health Unit are partnering to strengthen the diabetes response in 40 countries by training a minimum of 4,000 healthcare professionals.

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New Understanding Diabetes course

Improve your understanding of diabetes and its impact on heart health with our new free online course available in the IDF School of Diabetes Understanding Diabetes platform.

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The voices of people with lived experience of diabetes

Benter Koech (Kenya)

Because I live with diabetes, I monitor many aspects of my lifestyle to maintain optimal blood sugar levels and minimise the risk of complications. What stands out most is the intersection between technology and diabetes management, which includes continuous glucose monitoring systems, insulin pumps and smart pens. Diabetes management is much easier with technology because it provides accurate, convenient and personalised ways to monitor blood sugar levels and administer insulin.

Joseph Matthew Sanchez (The Philippines)

My connection to diabetes runs deep. As a registered nurse, I was able to care for my late father, who lived with diabetes. Additionally, I am at risk of diabetes - living with prediabetes. Because of these connections, I decided to join the Blue Circle Voices to become a diabetes advocate. I believe it is my duty and responsibility to take action and promote awareness about diabetes.

Khushi Ahuja (India)

I am a 24-year-old diabetes advocate who has been living with diabetes for 13 years. Life has seemed like a constant battle - a never-ending cycle of blood sugar checks, insulin injections, and carefully monitoring my diet. It has been challenging, frustrating, and at times overwhelming. But through all the struggles and challenges, I realise that my life is better in countless ways. This experience has built in me a passion to advocate for the rights of people with diabetes.

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Policy brief

Diabetic Retinopathy: A Call for Global Action

A policy brief developed by IDF and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) that advocates for a joint approach to prevent and manage vision loss in people living with diabetes by integrating diabetic retinopathy (DR) care into diabetes policies and national health plans.

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Report

Diabetes and kidney disease

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD), with up to 40% of people living with diabetes affected by CKD. This IDF Diabetes Atlas report looks at the relationship between diabetes and kidney disease across the globe and ways to reduce its impact.

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IDF and IAPB release joint policy brief for the early diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diabetic retinopathy

IDF and The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) have released a new policy brief – Diabetic Retinopathy: A Global Call for Action – that advocates for a joint approach to prevent and manage vision loss in people living with diabetes.

26 March 2024

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