#CallForNominations - We are accepting nominations for the next International Diabetes Federation Board of Directors (2025-26). The elected candidates will play a vital role in shaping our strategic plan and contribute to our innovative programmes. Do you know a committed leader with a proven track record of driving change for people living with diabetes on a global scale? Nominations are accepted until 30 September. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d-ytSHqE
International Diabetes Federation
Non-profit Organizations
Auderghem, Brussels Region 43,261 followers
The global advocate for people with diabetes, promoting diabetes care and prevention worldwide.
About us
The International Diabetes Federation has been leading the global diabetes community since 1950. Our mission is to improve the lives of people with diabetes and prevent diabetes in those at risk.
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http://www.idf.org
External link for International Diabetes Federation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Auderghem, Brussels Region
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1950
- Specialties
- Diabetes, Epidemiology, Healthcare, Essential care, Education, Prevention, and Policy & advocacy
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Primary
Avenue Herrmann-Debroux 54
Auderghem, Brussels Region 1160, BE
Employees at International Diabetes Federation
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François Seynaeve
Senior Finance Officer at European Banking Federation - Finance Vice President of International Diabetes Federation
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Sabine Dupont
Director Policy and Strategy
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Ian Castle
Partnership Working/Engagement, Senior level transferable skills. Formerly NHS/Overseas Health Management Career. Diabetes issues (as a type 1).…
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Lina Xue
Ph.D in medical education
Updates
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#IDF2025- Only 2 weeks left to submit an abstract for the IDF World Diabetes Congress 2025 in Bangkok! Don't miss this opportunity to share your scientific work with a global multidisciplinary audience of healthcare professionals. The best rated abstracts will be selected for oral presentation onsite and publication in our journal Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2Pp_mDt
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Our President Prof. Dr. med. habil. Peter Egbert Hermann Schwarz recently visited India, where he spoke at the 11th World Congress on Prevention of Diabetes and its Complications and held discussions with national and regional stakeholders on improving diabetes care and prevention in the country and beyond.
Professor für Prävention und Versorgung des Diabetes an der Medizinischen Fakultät Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
We have had a very interesting event in Delhi discussing longevity and future strategies of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) with the number of leaders in diabetes care in India. An initial lecture addressed what is scientifically known about process is off longevity. I followed with a presentation about innovations in diabetes care and how the IDF will address these challenges. Afterwards we discussed multiple questions and pros and cons of new strategies in diabetes care in India and globally. It has been a very scientific evening and many of the colleagues showed interest and registered for the IDF fellowship programme. Anyone reading this is warmly invited also to become fellow of the International Diabetes Federation. https://idf.org/
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#Podcast — Tune in to our latest D-Talk episode where host Phyllisa Deroze, PhD and guest expert Prof. Michael Roden discuss how diverse study populations impact diabetes research outcomes and why inclusive data is essential for effective treatments. 🎧Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/estmcaY3
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Our President visiting a school in India where he promoted the benefits of healthy habits from a young age and highlighted the educational resources and activities of the IDF Kids and Diabetes in School programme - kids.idf.org
Professor für Prävention und Versorgung des Diabetes an der Medizinischen Fakultät Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
Discussing healthy lifestyle with 700 children. On my IDF visit to India I have had the chance to discuss a healthy lifestyle to avoid diabetes with children. In the morning, we have visited the Christian Father Agnel School Noida with more than 2000 children. All of them were waiting in the main hall and got very excited as I visited the school together with Dr. Anuj Maheshvari and Dr. Amit Gupta. We talked about healthy lifestyle and healthy physical activity to avoid the development of diabetes mellitus. The children had a very good knowledge about healthy lifestyle and at school, they have the opportunity to live a healthy physical active lifestyle. Together, we gave the following pledge to be dedicated to healthy lifestyle. "I pledge to take care of my body and mind by making healthy choices every day. I will eat nutritious foods, stay active, and get plenty of rest. I will keep my mind strong by learning and staying positive. I will respect my body by avoiding harmful habits and always striving to be the best version of myself. I promise to take care of my health, so I can grow strong, stay happy, and achieve my dreams." https://lnkd.in/e3aJbSdk https://idf.org/
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#IDFSchoolOfDiabetes - Our free online course for healthcare professionals on Type 2 diabetes oral agents 💊 has been updated with two new modules! Take the course to strengthen your expertise on: _Oral glucose-lowering agents _The advantages and disadvantages of oral glucose-lowering classes _Reducing micro and macrovascular complications _Individualising treatment options 🆕 Comorbid T2DM and hypertension 🆕 Physician–patient perspectives Enrol today and complete the course to earn 6 EACCME credits: https://lnkd.in/ddeu9Pad
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#DiabetesVoice – With 24 million adults currently living with diabetes, the Africa region is on track to register the highest increase in diabetes cases by 2045. Addressing disparities through equitable access to care, enhanced education, and stronger healthcare systems is crucial to reversing this trend. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dtnRbumC
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#WCPD - Register for the 11th World Congress on Prevention of Diabetes and its Complications, taking place from 30 August to 1 September at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake, India. This prestigious congress will showcase the latest advancements in diabetes prevention and management, featuring leading global experts including our President Prof. Dr. med. habil. Peter Egbert Hermann Schwarz. Explore the programme highlights and register at https://wcpd-drs.com/
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#IDFSchoolOfDiabetes - Take our free online course for healthcare professionals on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), developed with support from FIND. Deepen your expertise on glucose management using CGM to better advise people with diabetes about CGM data and help improve their health outcomes. Enrol today and earn 1 EACCME credit upon completion: https://lnkd.in/eaTpnumD
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Our President, Prof Peter Schwarz, was recently in Sri Lanka where he participated in an event organised by our national member the Diabetes Association of Sri Lanka.
Professor für Prävention und Versorgung des Diabetes an der Medizinischen Fakultät Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
Yesterday I was attending a welcome celebration of the Diabetes Association of Sri Lanka on invitation by Dr Mahen Wijesuriya. Sri Lanka is one of the 6 countries of the IDF South East Asia (SEA) region. The prevalence of diabetes is very high in Sri Lanka. Based on different studies, it varies between 9.8% in the past increasing to 23% currently. At the event we have discussed current challenges in the diabetes sector. One of the main challenges is identifying undiagnosed diabetes cases. Discussing with colleagues indicated an approximate number of 50% cases of type 2 diabetes are undiagnosed. If diagnosed availability and accessibility of adequate diabetes treatment is assured free of cost from the Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka. In other countries in the region timely diabetes care is not covered by Ministry of Health. This shows how different the circumstances and needs for diabetes care in different countries are. But the main challenge in Sri Lanka is to find the undiagnosed cases and to motivate those persons 2 seek and receive medical care. Dr Mahen Wijesuriya - the host of the event - lived experience as a person living with diabetes and heart disease fueled his passion to work as a volunteer in Diabetes and NCDs. He pioneered the formation of the Diabetes Association of Sri Lanka in 1984 and the Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance in 2016. He works tirelessly to improve lives of persons living with chronic illness by focusing on prevention through education, increased awareness and screening. Sri Lanka is in in region where the diabetes prevalence currently explodes. It is not fully understood what are the main determinants of the increase in number of people with diabetes but one major factor are fried carbs as part of daily diet leading to an accumulation of liver fat. Therefore, individualized strategies to address the determinant liver fat (NAFLD, MAFLD but also very early stages of liver fat) are needed as well as public health strategies on local and national level to focus on diabetes prevention and education. I'm very thankful to the passionate work of Dr Mahen Wijesuriya and his wife for the Diabetes Association in Sri Lanka and would like to thank all the people in the staff team as well as all trustees and partners of Diabetes Association in Sri Lanka for the enormous active work to improve the quality of life for people with diabetes. The Diabetes Association of Sri Lanka is a very good role model for other diabetes organisations and the international diabetes federation is proud off the activity and the achievement of its member organisation! International Diabetes Federation
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