UN Passes Resolution on Diabetes!

The General Assembly of the United Nations has passed a landmark Resolution recognizing the global threat of the diabetes epidemic. This marks the achievement of the main objective of the IDF-led Unite for Diabetes campaign, which has brought together the largest ever diabetes coalition, including patient organizations from over 150 countries, the majority of the world’s scientific and professional diabetes societies, many charitable foundations, service organizations and industry. Thanks to this enthusiastic support, a key battle has been won in the fight against diabetes. Help celebrate and support the Resolution! www.unitefordiabetes.org.

IDF Consensus on Diabetes Prevention

The new consensus will be launched at the 2nd International Congress on “Prediabetes” and the Metabolic Syndrome. Details. 

World Diabetes Congress

The start of a new triennium

The International Diabetes Federation’s 19th World Diabetes Congress took place on December 3-7 2006. Glance through the full programme, satellite symposia and exhibition at www.idf2006.org.

View captured sessions

More than 300 presentations from the congress are available for view in the World Diabetes Congress Library.

Leadership change

Press Release

Professor Martin Silink became President of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) at the close of the 19th World Diabetes Congress on the 7th December. He takes over from Professor Pierre Lefèbvre and will head the Federation for the next three years.

IDF is also happy to announce that Professor Jean-Claude Mbanya was overwhelmingly elected President-Elect by the General Council. He will take the lead of the Federation in 2009.

press release: Leadership change in global diabetes community

$10 Million Research fund towards Patient Care

Press Release

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and Eli Lilly and Company have announced a long-term funding relationship to identify, test and publish practical solutions to improve outcomes for people with diabetes throughout the world. The programme, known as “Bringing Research In Diabetes to Global Environments and Systems” (BRIDGES), was unveiled at the 19th World Diabetes Congress in Cape Town, South Africa.

press release: IDF and Eli Lilly and Company Partner to Uncover Practical Solutions for Better Diabetes Outcomes

Today’s children to bear brunt of diabetes epidemic

Diabetes costs hinder economic growth

Updated guidelines for the definition, diagnosis and classification of diabetes

Diabetes Declaration and Strategy for Africa: A call to action

Diabetes epidemic out of control

New: Diabetes Atlas, Third Edition

The third edition of this unique resource on diabetes is now available. It includes new subjects not covered in previous editions, such as diabetes mortality, use of diabetes medication, and mental health.

New: Diabetes education modules

The IDF Consultative Section on Diabetes Education (DECS) developed a modular CD-ROM- and paper-based resource containing more than 800 slides with detailed speaker notes. The modules include sections on the pathophysiology and classification of diabetes, psychological issues and behavioural change; nutritional issues, physical activity and self-management. The activity slides facilitate group work on a variety of diabetes therapies, and short- and long-term complications. The modules also contain questions and answers that can be used to gauge participant’s knowledge during presentations.

Recent publications

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