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Diabetes Leaders of Serbia
29 May 2023
Last month, the Diabetes Association of Serbia held its 10th annual leadership camp – Diabetes Leaders of Serbia, which gathered 15 young participants aged 18-30 from around the country in the town of Nova Pazova for six busy days of interactive workshops and lectures.
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Happy 80th Diaversary to the Swedish Diabetes Association!
02 May 2023
On May 16, the Swedish Diabetes Association will celebrate its 80th anniversary (“Diaversary”). The association was founded in May 1943, when insulin was still a novelty, and its cost too high for many people living with diabetes (PwD). The aim of the association and its first President, Ms Therése Eriksson, was to advocate to ensure access to free insulin for all PwD.
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Great achievements for the Albanian Diabetes Association on PwD vaccinations and improved access to test strips
31 March 2023
In March 2023, the Albanian Diabetes Association, in collaboration with WHO Europe, completed the six-month awareness campaign “I got vaccinated. And you?”.
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The Cyprus Diabetes Association joined the OPAP Limassol Marathon
27 March 2023
On March 19, Neophytos Neophytidis, Cyprus Zantis and Giorgos Panagiotou, members of the Cyprus Diabetes Association, participated in the OPAP Limassol Marathon, in Cyprus.
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The Polish Diabetes Association received another grant to support Ukrainian refugees living with diabetes in Poland
13 February 2023
The Polish Diabetes Association (Polskie Stowarzyszenie Diabetyków) was awarded a €50,000 grant by Boehringer Ingelheim to support Ukrainian refugees living with diabetes in Poland.
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World Diabetes Day 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine
13 February 2023
Last November 14, on World Diabetes Day 2022, as Kyiv was facing multiple missiles attacks, the International Diabetes Association of Ukraine organised several creative activities for children living with diabetes in the bomb shelter of the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital.
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Introduction of the “Subspecialty of Diabetology” for Internists and Paediatricians in Greece
31 January 2023
On January 16, the Greek Ministry of Health issued the implementing provisions of the law that, in 2018, approved the “Subspecialty of Diabetology” for internists and paediatricians in Greece. The new two-year curriculum will be implemented in 22 officially approved Diabetes Centres across the country.
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Charity Union of Persons with Disabilities and People with Diabetes Mellitus in Uzbekistan (UMID) – initiatives on the occasion of World Diabetes Day
01 December 2022
During November, to mark World Diabetes Day, the Charity Union of Persons with Disabilities and People with Diabetes Mellitus in Uzbekistan (UMID) organised several events in the Tashkent region in collaboration with the Regional Endocrinological Dispensary.
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Turkish Diabetes Association – Lighting in blue campaign
01 December 2022
On the occasion of WDD, the Turkish Diabetes Association organised the illumination in blue of two of the major bridges in Istanbul, the Fatih Sultan Mehmet and the Yavuz Sultan Selim bridges. The blue lighting of the two bridges which connect the European and Asian continents took place on November 14 to mark WDD and lasted until daylight.
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Slovenian Diabetes Association (SLODA) - activities on the occasion of World Diabetes Day
01 December 2022
To celebrate World Diabetes Day (WDD), the Slovenian Diabetes Association (SLODA), organised several activities throughout November.
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APDP Diabetes Portugal – activities during Diabetes Awareness Month
01 December 2022
On World Diabetes Day, the Portuguese diabetes association, APDP, launched an awareness campaign to call for improved access to automated insulin delivery systems for children and young people living with diabetes (PwD) in the country.
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Cyprus Diabetic Association (CDA) – initiatives on the occasion of World Diabetes Day
01 December 2022
On November 14, the Cyprus Diabetic Association (CDA) organised several initiatives to celebrate World Diabetes Day (WDD). The association featured information about the meaning and history of WDD in the new issue of its newsletter. Some of the association’s members also participated in various TV programmes as guests.
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Portuguese Society of Diabetology (SPD) – initiatives on the occasion of World Diabetes Day
01 December 2022
During November, the Portuguese Society of Diabetology (SPD) joined the World Diabetes Day campaign to raise awareness of the need for better access to quality diabetes education for healthcare professionals and people living with diabetes (PwD).
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The Swedish Diabetes Association launched the “Diabetes Barometer” on World Diabetes Day
01 December 2022
On November 14, on the occasion of World Diabetes Day, the Swedish Diabetes Association held a webinar to officially launch the “Diabetes Barometer” (Diabetesbarometern). The Diabetes Barometer is a report developed by the association to compare diabetes care and treatment results across Sweden. The document provides a comprehensive analysis, including responses from 3,500 people living with diabetes (PwD) as well as data on treatment results from the National Diabetes Register in 2021.
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FAND (Associazione Italiana Diabetici) - country-wide blood glucose testing events
01 December 2022
On the occasion of World Diabetes Day (WDD), FAND (Associazione Italiana Diabetici) held several blood glucose testing events across Italy during November, with the objective of identifying undiagnosed people living with diabetes (PwD). This initiative, which had had to be halted in the past couple of years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has now started again. The events are organised by the association’s local branches present across most Italian regions.
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Slovenian Diabetes Association – Leading up to World Diabetes Day 2022
28 October 2022
Every year, in the months leading up to World Diabetes Day (WDD), and on the day itself, the Slovenian Diabetes Association (SLODA) organises several initiatives to raise awareness of diabetes.
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“Sight is everything! Check yourself!" – the second eye screening campaign of the Bulgarian Diabetes Association
30 September 2022
Following the success of their first eye screening campaign in 2021, the Bulgarian Diabetes Association (BDA), in collaboration with Bayer Bulgaria, conducted a second campaign between May and July 2022. The aim was to provide people living with diabetes (PwD) in remote areas of the country with the opportunity to get screened for eye disease that can lead to vision impairment and blindness. For PwD, eye health is particularly important as diabetes-related retinopathy is a diabetes complication that affects more than one third of all PwD, but its early diagnosis and timely treatment can prevent vision impairment and blindness.
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"The Diabetes Lab” - the new podcast of the Swedish Diabetes Association on diabetes research
30 September 2022
The Swedish Diabetes Association will be launching a new podcast on diabetes research which is made possible thanks to the Diabetes Fund, which supports diabetes research as well as initiatives to increase knowledge about diabetes and improve the life of those living with the condition.
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23rd edition of the “Dia Exhibition” organised by the Slovakian diabetes association Diador
29 June 2022
On June 11, the volunteer-led Slovakian association of young adults living with diabetes, Diador, held the 23rd edition of the “Dia Exhibition” in Bratislava, an event that is organised yearly by the association. The annual event consists in the exhibition of new food products and devices for the management of diabetes and is attended by people living with diabetes (PwD) from all across Slovakia. The exhibition represents not only an opportunity for PwD to learn about, and try out, new products, but is also a day during which they can meet other people living with type 1 and/or type 2 diabetes.
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5th APDP/NJA Expedition for Type 1 Diabetes
29 June 2022
From June 10 to June 13, the Portuguese Diabetes Association (APDP) and the association’s youth group (NJA) held the 5th APDP/NJA Expedition for Type 1 Diabetes, a three-day hike to the National Portuguese Park. Fourteen young people living with Type 1 Diabetes, three healthcare professionals, three guides, and one photographer participated in the expedition which consisted of five trails of medium-high difficulty.
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12th Serbian Congress on Diabetes
29 March 2022
The 12th Serbian Congress on Diabetes was held virtually in Belgrade, on March 20-25, 2022, and was attended internationally by 1375 participants. The Congress traditionally involved clinicians and researchers, nurses and people living with diabetes (PwD). During the opening ceremony, Dr Niti Pall, IDF Europe Chair, emphasised the importance of the meeting, which brought together all members of the diabetes community in Serbia.
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“Perspectives on Diabetes” – Online conversation series from the Turkish Diabetes Foundation
28 March 2022
On March 23, 2022, the Turkish Diabetes Foundation (Türkiye Diyabet Vakfı) started an online conversation series “Perspectives on Diabetes”. Its aim is to present different perspectives on diabetes-related topics, ranging from scientific issues to policy implementation and programmes, innovations in medicines and technologies.
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Great achievements for the Bulgarian Diabetes Association’s Bulgaria against Diabetes awareness and training initiative
25 February 2022
The Bulgarian Diabetes Association is working in close collaboration with several other organisations to implement projects on diabetes prevention and awareness, and to increase their impact.
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On the occasion of the Centenary of Insulin, the Armenian Association of Diabetes raised awareness of the need for improved access to diabetes care and healthy lifestyles
25 February 2022
The Armenian Association of Diabetes recently held an event “The History of Diabetes and the Discovery of Insulin”. During this event, the President of the Association drew attention to issues regarding the lack of access to insulin and other diabetes medicines in the country, which may result in an increase in diabetes-related complications. A plan of action was discussed during the event to re-organise diabetes prevention and care, and improve access to medications for all people living with diabetes in order to reduce the risk of developing diabetes-related complications.
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APDP donates the prize money of the Long-standing Achievement Prize 2021 to the Ernesto Roma Foundation
24 February 2022
IDF Europe is delighted to announce that the Portuguese Diabetes Association (APDP), the winner of the Long-standing Achievement Prize 2021, supported by Lilly Diabetes, has decided to donate the share of the prize money designated to a charitable purpose, to the Ernesto Roma Foundation (ERF).
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Diabetes can't wait - APDP open letter to the upcoming Portuguese Government on the social, structural and organisational changes needed to reduce the impact of diabetes
31 January 2022
It is important to remember that diabetes continues to increase and that much more can and must be done to reduce its impact in Portugal. We cannot let our guard down in the relentless fight against this pandemic.
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On the Centenary of the Discovery of Insulin, the Charity Union of Persons with Disabilities and People with Diabetes Mellitus in Uzbekistan (UMID), tirelessly works towards access in diabetes care and diabetes prevention
28 January 2022
On the Centenary of the Discovery of Insulin, we celebrate one of the greatest medical achievements of all time, and the millions of lives that have been saved in the past 100 years.
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IDF Europe’s Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM) Meeting and Memorial lecture in honour of Alojz Rudolf
21 December 2021
Once again, the IDF Europe TEAM Meeting was held virtually on 14 December 2021, as a result of the COVID situation across many European countries.
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The Diabetes Association of Serbia launched a podcast series titled “Talks on Diabetes”
20 December 2021
During 2021 the Diabetes Association of Serbia developed, recorded and published its own podcast series - “Talks on Diabetes”. The project aimed to discuss important diabetes-related topics through a popular and easily accessible medium, using day-to-day language and in an informal setting.
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APDP has been awarded an operational grant by the BPI Solidarity Award | la Caixa Foundation 2021 for its project "Access to Health: Integrating Migrants with Diabetes in Healthcare"
13 December 2021
Associação Protectora dos Diabéticos de Portugal (APDP) has been awarded an operational grant by the BPI Solidarity Award | la Caixa Foundation 2021 for its project "Access to Health: Integrating Migrants with Diabetes in Healthcare".
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The Swedish Diabetes Association organised a youth camp in Stockholm during the month of September
11 October 2021
On September 10-12, the Swedish Diabetes Association hosted, in its office in Stockholm, a youth camp for people living with diabetes.
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On the occasion of the Centenary of Insulin, the Fédération Française des Diabétiques (FFD) launches a web series - " MON INSULINE" (My Insulin)
11 October 2021
One hundred years after its discovery, insulin is still essential for many people living with diabetes (PwD). On the occasion of the Centenary of Insulin, the FFD wishes to highlight the challenges that PwD experience every day through a series of video testimonials which will be released throughout 2021.
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APDP organised the fourth edition of its Annual Expeditions in Serra da Estrela
29 September 2021
After a one-year interruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on September 3-5, APDP organised the 4th edition of its Annual Expeditions in the Serra da Estrela, the highest mountains in continental Portugal.
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The Slovenian Diabetes Association celebrates 65 years of its existence and the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin
30 August 2021
In addition to the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, this year also marks 65 years since the foundation of the Slovenian Diabetes Association (SLODA). To celebrate these two important milestones, SLODA has planned a wide range of activities.
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Some 76 young people living with diabetes participated in a Diabetes Liga camp during the summer
27 August 2021
This year, Diabetes Liga hosted its annual youth camp in St. Vith, east Belgium, between July, 10 and July, 18.
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The Norwegian Diabetes Association organised a digital summer camp for youths in Norway
24 August 2021
During the month of August, the Norwegian Diabetes Association organised a digital summer camp for youths in Norway.
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Training events organised by the Lithuanian Diabetes Association - Summer 2021
19 August 2021
In 2021, the Lithuanian Diabetes Association organised different activities/camps, targeting people living with different types of diabetes and from different age groups, with specific objectives and goals.
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Aniad organises the 6th edition of a “Sport & Diabetes” school camp in Italy
16 August 2021
Every year, now in its 6th edition, Sweet Team, ANIAD FVG OdV, (ANIAD affiliated association from Friuli Venezia Giulia, in Italy) organizes a “Sport & Diabetes” school camp aimed at people living with Type 1 diabetes and aged between 18 and 65 years. This year the camp will take place in Lignano Sabbiadoro (UD) from Tuesday, September 21st, to Saturday, September 25th, 2021.
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Turkish Diabetes Foundation "Turkiye Diyabet Vakfi" Hosts National Diabetes Congress 2021
28 June 2021
The theme of the National Diabetes Congress 2021 that was held between June 1st and 5th in Bodrum-Turkey was the ‘100th-Year Anniversary of the Insulin Discovery’.
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"Atlas: Diabetes in Ukraine" presented by the Ukrainian Diabetes Federation
26 May 2021
In May 2021, one of our member associations, the Ukrainian Diabetes Federation, published Atlas: Diabetes in Ukraine. This publication makes statistical data available to optimise diabetes care and analyses which interventions are the most effective for managing diabetes and improving the lives of people living with diabetes (PwD).
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COVID-19: In Portugal, by the End of May, All People with Diabetes Above 16 Will Have Received Their First Vaccine Shot
30 April 2021
Portugal is currently starting the second COVID-19 vaccination phase. The Portuguese Diabetes Association (APDP) estimates that, by the end of May, all people with diabetes above 16, type 1 or type 2, will have received the first shot of the vaccine.
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GUDEAS implements in-hospital protocols on ‘Management of Hyperglycaemia in Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 Infection’
27 April 2021
It comes as no surprise that the current pandemic has exacerbated already existing inequalities and has disproportionately affected the most vulnerable segments of our population. For instance, multiple scientific studies make a link between diabetes and a considerably more severe variety of COVID-19 as well as increased morbidity and mortality of people living with diabetes (PwD). However, while treating the virus, the round-the-clock management of diabetes should not be forgotten.
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FAND initiatives for World Diabetes Day
03 December 2020
To celebrate World Diabetes Day, during the month of November FAND organised various events in Italy. FAND held several webinars and seminars, most of them focused on the management of diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Slovenian Diabetes Association (SLODA) initiatives for World Diabetes Day
25 November 2020
Various activities were carried out on World Diabetes Day by Slovenian Diabetes Association (SLODA).
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Macedonian Scientific Association of Endocrinologists and Diabetologists activities for World Diabetes Day
20 November 2020
To promote World Diabetes Day, Macedonian Scientific Association of Endocrinologists and Diabetologists organized the 5th annual symposium from November 13 to 14.
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French Diabetes Federation’s National Diabetes Prevention Week “Together to beat diabetes”
11 September 2020
From September 11 to 18, the French Diabetes Federation (FFD) will organise the 9th edition of the National Diabetes Prevention Week. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the week, traditionally organised in June, was postponed to the start of the new school year.
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The ANIAD Italian Bike Tour: “Tour Ruote Blu 2020”
06 September 2020
This project consisted of a six-stage mini-tour for 14 non-professional cyclists with Type 1 Diabetes from different regions in Italy, starting from Tivoli on September 6 and ending at Castelnuovo del Garda on September 11, with a final stage running along lake Garda. The total distance exceeded 700 Km with over 2000-metre drops along the route. ANIAD diabetologists, Gerado Corigliano and Felice Strollo assisted the athletes by providing expert advice, both during the tour and during the evening debriefing sessions.
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World Diabetes Day in Turkey
18 November 2019
The Turkish Diabetes Association also organised a series of events in November, to raise awareness of diabetes, under the theme of Protect Your Family.
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World Diabetes Day in Slovenia
14 November 2019
The Slovenian Diabetes Association (SLODA) launched its World Diabetes Day campaign on November 9, with a national celebration in Škofja Loka, which also marked the 30th anniversary of Škofja Loka’s local diabetes association.
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World Diabetes Day and Diabetes Awareness Month in Portugal
14 November 2019
On November 14, together with the Lisbon City Council, ADPD held a public information session in the form of a play to discuss the importance of the family in diabetes care, management, and prevention.
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World Diabetes Day Conference in Kazakhstan
14 November 2019
The Association of Endocrinologists of Kazakhstan held a conference on November 14, 2019, in Almaty, Kazakhstan, focused on "Modern approaches to the treatment of type 2 diabetes in the light of the ADA-EASD and the Kazakh Consensus", in which 32 doctors participated.
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World Diabetes Day in Georgia
14 November 2019
“We are all one big family!”
The Georgian Diabetes Association has been celebrating World Diabetes Day (WDD) since 1992 and has successfully made diabetes a top-of-mind disease in the country.
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French Diabetes Federation campaign against prohibited professions - "People with diabetes, some jobs turn their backs on you!"
14 November 2019
For World Diabetes Day 2019, the French Diabetes Federation launched a campaign "People living with diabetes, some jobs turn their backs on you", designed to raise awareness of the fact that today in France and in Europe, if you have diabetes, you are excluded from joining some professions.
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World Diabetes Day in the Faroe Islands
14 November 2019
To mark World Diabetes Day, the Faroese Diabetes Association organised a meeting about type 2 diabetes and the latest forms of treatment, which was presented by a specialist doctor from the outpatient clinic at the national hospital. This highly interactive meeting, with many exchanges, questions, and answers, was held in a pleasant setting at a boat-museum and attended by about 50 people.
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