News in brief

A carefully selected mix of IDF announcements and global news stories summarised for you. Our selections are geographically based from IDF regions and thematic topics including advocacy, economics, science and technology, and more. Get informed!

About 36 million people around the world are blind. Eye Care Everywhere is the theme of Wo...

World Sight Day 2018: Eye Care Everywhere

About 36 million people around the world are blind. Eye Care Everywhere is the theme of World Sight Day 2018 on October 11.

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The Global Diabetes Walk is the World Diabetes Foundation's contribution to IDF’s annual...

Take steps to prevent type 2 diabetes on World Diabetes Day

Looking for a simple, flexible, effective way to mark World Diabetes Day 2018? Organise a Global Diabetes Walk!

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Women with type 1 at high risk for heart failure

Findings from a new study suggest that women with diabetes are at a greater risk for heart failure than men with the condition.

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Affordable insulin caravan led by Sanders

US Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders will join an organised caravan to Canada to purchase affordable insulin along with people living with type 1 diabetes in need.

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Food insecurity and development of type 2 diabetes linked

Food insecurity can lead to higher insulin resistance, insulin, glucose, stress hormones, inflammation and total cholesterol.

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About 36 million people around the world are blind. Eye Care Everywhere is the theme of Wo...

The Global Diabetes Walk is the World Diabetes Foundation's contribution to IDF’s annual...

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