1 in 10 people are living with diabetes

Our mission is to improve the lives of people living with diabetes and prevent diabetes in those at risk.

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Advocacy

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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In focus

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. Take advantage of the early registration rate.

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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

Fang-Jun Su (Taiwan)

Learning to live with type 1 diabetes is a lifelong journey, an ongoing process. I have gone through the highs and lows, setbacks, and self-growth. After my diagnosis in 2016, in my dark days, finding practical information online wasn't easy. Still, I imagine I wasn't the only person in this situation. This experience prompts me to share my own story.

Luana Carvalho (Canada)

I have been living with type 1 diabetes for fifteen years, having received my diagnosis in 2009. I chose to become a member of the Blue Circle Voices network because I am passionate about sharing my personal experiences to reach others who are living with type 1 diabetes. Ultimately, I aim to empower and encourage people worldwide to help them overcome the challenges associated with diabetes and lead a fulfilling life.

James Farrell (Australia)

When I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2012, it was a complete surprise to me and my family since we had no history of the condition. Diabetes was not something that I had ever considered or thought about. The initial months after my diagnosis were a blur. I received overwhelming information and numerous referrals to various healthcare professionals.

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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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