IDF monthly e-alert: Less than 10 days to submit an IDF 2025 abstract, new online event and D-Talk episode, and more
International Diabetes Federation
The global advocate for people with diabetes, promoting diabetes care and prevention worldwide.
Less than 10 days left to take advantage of this opportunity to share your scientific work with a global multidisciplinary audience of healthcare professionals at the IDF World Diabetes Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, from 7 to 10 April 2025.????
Call for nominations open for next IDF Board
Nominations for the next IDF Board of Directors (2025-26) can be submitted until 30 September. We are looking for nominees with the experience and dedication needed to shape the future of the Federation and represent a vibrant global community of stakeholders.??
Online event: Advocacy in times of crisis
Did you miss our recent online event, Advocacy in times of crisis, or want to watch it again? Watch the recording, in which diabetes advocates outline the rights of people with diabetes in a crisis, how to take action and build partnerships to secure essential diabetes care. ?
Online event: How registries can help tackle the global diabetes burden
Join us on 1 October for this online event to learn how registries can identify treatment patterns and quality of care to prevent or delay diabetes-related complications, reduce healthcare costs and ensure better outcomes for people with diabetes.?
KiDS global survey on diabetes-related government policies in schools
Earlier this year, we invited our member associations to participate in a global survey on the reach of diabetes-related educational initiatives and policies in schools. Download the key findings report and use our?interactive map to see where such initiatives and policies exist.?
New episode of D-Talk!
Tune in to our latest D-Talk podcast and join host Phyllisa Deroze as she explores how real-world evidence can help tackle the global burden of diabetes and chronic kidney disease, with expert guests Professors Mustafa Arici and Ruben Silva Tinoco.?
New course modules - Type 2 diabetes and oral agents fact-checking
Discover the two new modules in this free online course for healthcare professionals from the IDF School of Diabetes, looking at management priorities in comorbid type 2 diabetes and hypertension and physician-patient perspectives in managing diabetes with oral agents. Earn 6 EACCME credits by completing the course.?
Second "Dialogue with IDF experts" held in Shanghai to advance global diabetes care
A second "Dialogue with IDF Experts" capacity-building session was organised on 31 August in Shanghai, China, welcoming 120 healthcare professionals who learned the latest research and developments in weekly insulin therapy.
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Tobacco knowledge summary now available in 6 languages
This summary, jointly developed by WHO, the International Diabetes Federation and the University of Newcastle, is now available in 6 languages. It was developed as a tool for advocates to raise awareness about tobacco-related health complications and promote the reduction of tobacco use.?
Meet the IDF team @EASD 2024
Meet our team onsite at the 60th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Madrid next week. We’ll showcase our activities at Booth 22 in the Community Plaza. Stop by from 10 to 13 September and say hello!?
Applications for IDF Fellowship programme close on 30 September
Are you a clinical practitioner, nurse/allied professional or scientific researcher whose work has substantially impacted the diabetes field? Apply to our Fellowship programme that recognises achievements made by healthcare professionals to advance diabetes care and treatment.??
Join the movement to Kick Big Soda Out of Sport
The Kick Big Soda Out of Sports campaign challenges the sugary drinks industry by underlining the connection between sugar and diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular diseases. Now is the time to add your name to the petition and join the Kick Big Soda Out of Sport movement.??
WHO African Region adopts framework for implementation of GDC
On 28 August, the WHO African Region adopted a framework for implementing the Global Diabetes Compact. This represents a significant step in addressing the growing diabetes burden across the region and promoting progress towards achieving the global coverage targets for diabetes.?
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The diabetes impact in Africa: addressing disparities to drive change?
With approximately 24 million adults affected and significant disparities in care, Africa is set to register the highest increase in the number of people with diabetes of all regions by 2045. However, new initiatives and recommendations can improve?the quality and accessibility of diabetes care to create better health outcomes for millions in the region.?
What people with diabetes should know about mpox
The resurgence of mpox in African countries has led the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a “public health emergency of international concern”. As with the?Covid-19 pandemic,?people with diabetes are a particularly at-risk population. However, they can take steps to protect themselves.