The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is an umbrella organisation of over 240 national

diabetes Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a group of common endocrine diseases characterized by sustained high blood sugar levels. Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough of the hormone insulin, or the cells of th ...

associations in more than 161 countries and territories. It is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

Organization

IDF is divided into seven regions, 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). IDF is associated with the Department of Public Information of the United Nations and is in official relations with the

World Health Organization The World Health Organization (WHO) is a list of specialized agencies of the United Nations, specialized agency of the United Nations which coordinates responses to international public health issues and emergencies. It is headquartered in Gen ...

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 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). 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
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.

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