International Diabetes Federation Europe

?? #SmartDiabetes – a value-based approach to diabetes care ?? ?? Funded by EIT Health, SmartDiabetes is a project aiming to improve health outcomes for people living with #diabetes (PwD) and reduce systemic costs through a value-based care model. The project integrates three key components: ?? SocialDiabetes digital therapy platform ?? A sustainable #procurement model ?? #Adoption strategies to guide effective implementation ?? The initiative brings together a diverse network of stakeholders committed to develop innovative, sustainable and person-centred solutions to support PwD manage their condition and live happy and fulfilling lives. ?? As a key partner in SmartDiabetes, IDF Europe represents the perspective of PwD and supports communication and dissemination activities, sharing the project’s progress and results with the broader community. ?? Visit the project website to learn more about SmartDiabetes: https://lnkd.in/d2hab7aE ___________________________________________________________________ Air Liquide Healthcare, Karolinska Institutet, Institut Català de la Salut, Sabine Dupont, Martina Boccardo, Elisabeth Dupont, Association E-Seniors, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, LSC - LifeSciences Consultants

???? Last week was #WorldKidneyDay, a crucial reminder of the importance of kidney health. ? #Kidney health is important for people living with #diabetes (PwD) and other chronic conditions, as they are strongly interconnected: ?? Diabetes is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease (#CKD) ?? Two-thirds of CKD cases are due to diabetes & #hypertension ?? More than 1 in 3 PwD develop CKD ?? Kidney #transplants can increase the risk of developing #Type2Diabetes ? ?? BUT! If diagnosed early, CKD can be treated effectively and the deterioration of kidney function can be slowed or even stopped. ? ?? That’s why a holistic approach to diabetes and kidney care is crucial – to prevent serious complications and protect people's health. ? ?? Read more about CKD and diabetes: https://lnkd.in/eGUdwwxk

? Less than a week left to apply! ?? Are you between 18 and 30 years old and would like to become part of a dynamic community of young #diabetes #advocates? ?? Apply now to join the IDF Europe Youth Leadership Lab (#YLL) 2025! ?? Learn more about the programme: https://lnkd.in/dWZvNbTD ?? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dineXCPt

Revisit the 2024 Youth Leadership Lab Report & Apply for 2025! Dive back into the 2024 Report for inspiration and insights from young leaders! Thinking of applying for 2025? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/d75h49EM #YouthLeadershipLab #2025Applications #YoungLeaders

?? The IDF Europe Annual Report 2024 is out!? ? ?? 2024 was a busy year for the #diabetes community during which we remained committed to improving the lives of people with diabetes (PwD) and those at risk.? ? You can now read all about our key programmes and initiatives in 2024, including:? ?? Uniting the voices of PwD? ?? Advocating for PwD? ?? Communicating and collaborating for change? ?? Engaging PwD in research projects? ?? Empowering PwD? ? ? Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dP3f7M42??

?? People living with #diabetes are twice as likely to experience #hearingloss, due to the damage to small blood vessels throughout the body, including those in the delicate structures of the inner ear. ?? Additionally, high blood glucose levels over time can damage nerves, including those involved in the transmission of #sound signals to the #brain. ?? This World #HearingDay, we highlight the importance of understanding what impact diabetes has on overall health, including hearing. By raising awareness of this connection, we aim to foster better care and support for those affected by diabetes and its related complications. ?? Interested in learning about other conditions related to diabetes? View our wheel of complications here: https://lnkd.in/eCyJxRfY

?? Check your emails! Our February #newsletter is now out!? ? ?? Read the editorial by Diabetes Advocate, Konstantina Taki? ?? Learn how to apply to join our Youth #Leadership Lab 2025? ?? Discover news from our #member associations? ?? Find out about the #history of diabetes in our Readings on Diabetes? ?? Check out our 2024 Annual #Report? ?? Stay informed on health-related #news across Europe? ? ? Read the newsletter: https://lnkd.in/d8XFC_q2? ? Previous issues: https://lnkd.in/eE-wpCTq? ? Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/eMEgsQXP?

A staggering four in five adults living with diabetes experience #stigma and #discrimination. Many people living with #diabetes face discrimination at work, often related to misconceptions about their capabilities, leading to some of them being excluded from certain roles, such as aircraft pilots, despite monumental advances in treatment and #management. They can also encounter difficulties when applying for health-related insurance, with some insurers imposing higher premiums or outright denying coverage due to their condition. Discrimination and stigma further affect the mental health of PwD as well as their physical health outcomes. It can also have a detrimental effect on support and funding for diabetes treatment and #research. Diabetes is a complex condition shaped by both genetics and social factors, and managing it demands ongoing effort and careful monitoring. Let’s #standtogether against misconceptions about diabetes and replace judgment with understanding and #compassion.

??Although diabetes is one of the most common hormonal and endocrine disorders, some of its sub-forms fall into the category of #rarediseases. ??Those include #genetic disorders such as mitochondrial diabetes, neonatal diabetes and MODY. ??It often takes long journeys to receive the correct diagnosis of a rare disease, and many of these rarer forms of #diabetes are often misdiagnosed. Due to their genetic or autoimmune origin, they also require highly specialised treatments, which are not easily available. ??More?research is needed to improve the diagnosis of these rare diseases and optimise interventions aimed at?treating them. More people with these rare forms of diabetes should be engaged in #research to address their needs to improve care for all. Read more about rare forms of diabetes here: https://lnkd.in/e4aHdZG8 #rarediseaseday

?? WHO Europe released its European Health Report for 2024. ?? Published every three years, these reports provide an overview of the European population’s health status and an analysis of progress towards health policy goals and targets to identify priority areas for action and opportunities for improvement. ?? The new report highlights that while some progress has been made, the European Region should accelerate efforts to tackle urgent health challenges, including improving prevention and care for chronic conditions, which remain a leading cause of premature death and disability. ?? Read the report: https://lnkd.in/dwjZA__s