The IDF Virtual Congress 2023 kicks off, Diabetes awareness month ends and more…
International Diabetes Federation
The global advocate for people with diabetes, promoting diabetes care and prevention worldwide.
IDF Virtual Congress 2023 kicks off
The IDF Virtual Congress 2023 opened on 4 December, welcoming over 3,000 participants from 150 countries for four days of high-level scientific sessions, deep dives and industry updates on managing diabetes complications and diabetes in crises. You can still register to view the remaining days of the programme. Sessions will remain available to view on-demand for 30 days post-congress.
World Diabetes Day 2023 – It’s a wrap!
On 14 November, we were delighted to see the global diabetes community join together once again to mark World Diabetes Day and support our 'Know your risk, know your response' campaign. Check out activities and images from around the world and please continue to engage in our call to action to policymakers requesting them to dedicate more resources to help achieve the WHO diabetes coverage targets and universal health coverage by 2030.
New Understanding Diabetes course – Type 1 diabetes
This free 30-minute online course explains the symptoms and development of type 1 diabetes. Learning points cover insulin use, glucose management, diabetes-related complications and lifestyle factors affecting glucose levels.
New Understanding Diabetes course – Type 2 diabetes and the heart
This free 30-minute online course explores the impact of diabetes on heart health and provides strategies for diabetes management to protect the heart.
A new report from the IDF Diabetes Atlas
With nearly 40% of people with diabetes developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), the latest IDF Diabetes Atlas report, Diabetes and kidney disease, provides valuable data on the global prevalence of diabetes-related CKD and strategies to reduce its impact.
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Did you miss our KiDS 10th Anniversary webinar?
Watch the online event commemorating ten years of Kids and Diabetes in Schools (KiDS). Expert speakers from IDF, ISPAD, Sanofi and regional governments reflected on the programme’s impact over the past decade and looked ahead to the future of KiDS.
“Dialogue with IDF Experts” in China
Following the success of the inaugural hybrid session in June and the in-person capacity-building session in September, IDF hosted a third training event “Dialogue with IDF Experts: Diabetes Management Exchange 2023” on 4 November in six major Chinese cities.
Accelerate action for better diabetes diagnosis and care
In November, leading diabetes stakeholders met in Belgrade for a High-Level Technical Summit co-hosted by IDF Europe and WHO Europe. Participants signed a declaration urging EU Member States to accelerate action for improved diabetes diagnosis and care. Join their voices by endorsing the declaration.
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Type 2 diabetes and tobacco: weighing the risks and benefits of quitting
Smoking increases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to non-smokers, with the amount of smoking increasing the risk. Additionally, for people already living with diabetes, smoking can increase the risk of complications.
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Diabetes and oral health: keeping a healthy smile
People with diabetes are more likely to have oral health complications compared to those without diabetes — while women with gestational diabetes also have a higher prevalence of periodontal disease during pregnancy.