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Less than 50 days until our 75th anniversary!
On 23 September 2025, we’ll celebrate 75 years of uniting the global diabetes community. From its founding in 1950 to today’s network spanning 160 countries, IDF has championed advocacy, education and care to improve lives worldwide. Join us as we honour this legacy and look ahead to a stronger future for people with diabetes. |
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IDF’s position on the UN Draft Political Declaration on NCDs
The International Diabetes Federation has expressed concern over the watered‑down draft Political Declaration for the UN High‑Level Meeting on NCDs. It urges Member States to strengthen the text with actionable measures to improve prevention, care, and engagement for people living with diabetes and other NCDs.
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Nerve health and diabetes now in Arabic & Portuguese!
This free online course from the IDF School of Diabetes, on nerve health and diabetes, is now available in Arabic and Portuguese. Designed for people with diabetes and their caregivers, the five modules cover how diabetes affects nerves, as well as signs and symptoms and strategies to prevent neuropathy.
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Celebrating excellence: Prof Rayaz Malik’s global impact on diabetes research
We extend our congratulations to Prof Rayaz Malik, who has been ranked Qatar’s top medical researcher for the third consecutive year and among the top 0.1% globally. With 729 publications and over 40,000 citations, his work on diabetic neuropathy enhances Qatar’s global research standing and exemplifies the IDF’s commitment to excellence. Prof Malik is based at Weill Cornell Medicine–Qatar, a designated IDF Centre of Excellence.
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Beyond Borders – Understanding ethnic differences in diabetes and obesity
Diabetes and obesity are rising worldwide, but not consistently. In this episode of D-Talk, host Phyllisa Deroze speaks with leading researchers, Dr Ranjit Mohan Anjana and Dr Ronald Ma, to explore how ethnicity shapes risk, presentation and outcomes. From South Asia’s “thin-fat” paradox to East Asian genetic vulnerabilities, our guests detail the global diversity of diabetes.
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Latest resources for World Diabetes Day
Get ready for World Diabetes Day on 14 November! The WDD resource hub is packed with visuals to power your campaigns. This year, we are spotlighting “Diabetes in the workplace”. Join us in encouraging both employers and employees to “Know more and do more for diabetes at work”.
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GLP-1 RAs and SGLT2s are transforming type 2 diabetes care — but who can afford them?
Advanced diabetes therapies do more than lower blood glucose. They also protect the heart and kidneys and can aid weight loss. Yet for many, especially in low- and middle-income countries, high costs put them out of reach. Explore shifting treatment priorities, barriers to affordability, the role of Health Technology Assessments, and the need for balanced, personalised care.
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Rethinking cardiovascular risk in a new era of collaboration in diabetes care
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for people with diabetes. Yet care has long centred on glucose control, overlooking risks to the heart and kidneys. Learn how closer collaboration between cardiologists and diabetologists is reshaping care, from early risk prediction and integrated CKM management to updated treatment guidelines, lifestyle strategies and improved access to care.
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A decade with type 1 diabetes warriors: living, learning, and growing beside them
In her deeply personal piece, Mahira Saiyed, Diacare, reflects on over 10 years of working alongside people living with type 1 diabetes, as well as colleagues, children, and families who have become her teachers. From discipline and adaptability to vulnerability and celebrating small wins, Mahira shares 10 powerful life lessons she has learned from the type 1 diabetes community, lessons that go far beyond health and touch every aspect of life.
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Summer reading for curious minds!
Explore the latest insights from the IDF World Diabetes Congress 2025 in our Diabetes Voice reading list — from AI and CGMs to mental health, nerve disease management, and more. Explore cutting-edge research and treatment approaches that are shaping better, more equitable diabetes care.
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