International Diabetes Federation

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International Diabetes Federation

Formation	1950
Founded at	Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Headquarters	Avenue Herrmann-Debroux 54 B-1160 Brussels, Belgium
Membership	240 national diabetes associations in 161 countries and territories
President	Akhtar Hussain
Website	idf.org

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is an umbrella organisation of over 240 national diabetes associations in more than 161 countries and territories. It is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.^[1]

Organization

IDF is divided into seven regions,^[2] to strengthen the work of national diabetes associations and enhance the collaboration between them. IDF's national diabetes associations are divided into the following regions: Africa (AFR), Europe (EUR), Middle East and North Africa (MENA), North America and Caribbean (NAC), South and Central America (SACA), South East Asia (SEA) and Western Pacific (WP). ^[3]

IDF is associated with the Department of Public Information of the United Nations and is in official relations with the World Health Organization.^[4]

Global Initiatives

World Diabetes Day (WDD) is a global awareness campaign led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), observed on November 14 yearly. It focuses on diabetes mellitus and promotes awareness about the disease. Type 2 diabetes is preventable and treatable, while Type 1 diabetes is manageable with insulin injections. The campaign themes have included diabetes and human rights, lifestyle, obesity, disadvantaged populations, and children. The day itself marks the [Banting|birthday of Frederick Banting], one of the discoverers of insulin in 1922.

Diabetes Voice Diabetes Voice is the quarterly magazine of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), a respected leader in the field. IDF is an umbrella organization representing over 240 national diabetes associations in 168 countries and territories. It advocates for the interests of the increasing number of people with diabetes and those at risk. The Federation has been at the forefront of the global diabetes community since 1950, demonstrating its expertise and unwavering commitment.^[5] Global Diabetes Walk, which reports on political, professional, and humanitarian campaigns and outreach initiatives, is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Since 2004, thousands of Global Diabetes Walks have raised awareness and galvanized communities.^[6]

References

^ "International Diabetes Federation – The Global Voice for Diabetes". 2011-11-08. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
^ "Regions and members". Idf.org. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
^ "Regions and Members".
^ "Who we are". idf.org. Retrieved 2022-10-09.
^ "News in brief Archives".
^ "Global Diabetes Walk celebrates 15th anniversary". 4 September 2019.