1 in 9 people are living with diabetes
Our mission is to improve the lives of people living with diabetes and prevent diabetes in those at risk.
Advocacy
Through coordinated advocacy at the global level and at the national level through our members, IDF works to effect change for the millions of people living with diabetes.
Awareness
IDF awareness activities aim to keep diabetes firmly in the public spotlight and promote the importance of coordinated and concerted action to tackle the impact of the condition.
Education
IDF education initiatives aim to support the development of health professionals and improve understanding of the condition among people living with diabetes.
In focus
IDF Diabetes Atlas 11th edition
Discover the new edition of the IDF Diabetes Atlas. The latest data indicates that one in nine adults now living with the condition, over 40% of whom are undiagnosed.
IDF Global Clinical Practice Recommendations for Managing Type 2 Diabetes
These Clinical Practice Recommendations incorporate the latest evidence and advancements in diabetes care and provide a structured yet adaptable framework for healthcare professionals.
New KiDS and Diabetes in Schools website and resources
Check out the new KiDS programme branding and website, including new and updated educational, advocacy and awareness resources.
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The voices of people with lived experience of diabetes
Rachel Hicks (Australia)
My journey has given me over 30 years of lived experience navigating public and private healthcare, advocating for person-centred, empowered continuity of care. I am also a diabetes researcher and PhD candidate, specialising in the lived experiences of diabetes and pregnancy. When I was diagnosed at 5, my family was told I might not have children — yet I went on to have two successful pregnancies and two beautiful children.
Diego Bartra Bazán (Peru)
I’ve been living with type 1 diabetes since 2010. For years, I’ve worn the "Act on Diabetes. Now." bracelet as a daily reminder of the promise we’ve made to push for change. This bracelet came to me through the support of the International Diabetes Federation, which helped my association strengthen our efforts on World Diabetes Day.
Snehal Nandagawli (India)
Because I live with type 1 diabetes, the condition has shaped not just my daily life but also my purpose: to make sure no one feels alone in their journey. Diabetes isn’t just about numbers. The emotional load, access to care and stigma are just as real. That’s what drives my advocacy.
