Advocating for diabetes

Reporting on political, professional and humanitarian campaigns and outreach initiatives. Keep an eye on this section for updates on World Diabetes Day, the UN Agenda, IDF congresses and events. We’ll talk about policy actions to improve diabetes care, end social discrimination and broaden access. We may inspire you to take action!

IDF and Lions Club International sign MOU at the United Nations

"Our organizations are ideally placed to collaborate and make a difference for the many mi...

Lions Clubs International and International Diabetes Federation come together to tackle diabetes

On March 24, 2018, Lions Clubs International (LCI) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a cooperative alliance in the global fight against diabetes.

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Over 7400 delegates from 182 countries shaped the future of diabetes in Abu Dhabi

A look back at the IDF Congress 2017

In December 2017, the global diabetes community united together in Abu Dhabi, UAE, for the IDF Congress 2017, under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

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Advocating for diabetes

Precarious situation for Rohingya refugees, and then there’s diabetes

According to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Rohingya refugees arriving in Bangladesh are in dire need of medical care. Diabetes Voice spoke to MSF about diabetes in the camps.

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IDF’s strategy to tackle eye complications in people with diabetes

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the the leading cause of vision loss in working-age adults. Eye care must become integrated into the primary healthcare of people living with diabetes.

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Governments could and should do more to help people with diabetes and their families

Diabetes is a serious problem and it is not going away. Governments can go a long way to prevent the unnecessary death and disability of millions of people across...

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Advocating for diabetes

"Our organizations are ideally placed to collaborate and make a difference for the many mi...

Over 7400 delegates from 182 countries shaped the future of diabetes in Abu Dhabi

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