#Tigray
- Urgent appeal to ensure that life-saving medicines reach people with
#diabetes
in the region to avoid preventable complications & deaths
#Ethiopia
#Tigray
- We join the global health community in urging the Ethiopian government to fully comply with international law & ensure humanitarian access to deliver life-saving
#diabetes
& other medicines & care to the many people in need
Our free online course for health professionals on
#Type2DiabetesPrevention
is now available with new and updated content. Learn about the latest findings on diabetes prevalence, diagnostic criteria, clinical trials & recommendations and strategies:
‘
#Diabetes
doesn’t mean that as a young kid you can’t have a normal life. Practising sport is the most important thing in combating it.’ Nacho Fernandez has been living with type 1 diabetes since the age of 12.
#WorldCup2018
1 in 11 people currently live with diabetes, half are undiagnosed. Diabetes concerns every family, so spotting the warning signs is vital. This
#WorldDiabetesDay
make sure you know how to support and protect your loved ones
#WDD2018
#familyanddiabetes
November means
#diabetes
awareness month and World Diabetes Day! Have you ever wondered what the meaning behind the blue circle is? The circle symbolizes unity and our combined strength to fight
#diabetes
, while the blue colour reflects the sky and the flag of the
@UN
#WDD2018
Today is
#WorldDiabetesDay
. Marking the birthday of
#Banting
, the day is an opportunity to celebrate the lives of people with
#diabetes
& advocate for improved access to care, education & support for the many that continue to lack it -
#KnowYourRisk
#CoranaVirus
- When people with
#diabetes
develop a viral infection, it can be harder to treat. It's therefore doubly important for people with diabetes to take the recommended precautions:
#COVID19
#DiabetesVoice
Today is
#WorldDiabetesDay
! A century after its discovery,
#insulin
& other fundamental components of
#diabetes
care remain beyond the reach of many who need them. This must change. Support our call to action:
#IfNotNowWhen
Diabetic eye disease affects over 1 in 3 people with
#diabetes
and is the leading cause of vision loss in working-age adults. Check out IDF’s
#eyehealth
resources to help manage and prevent this complication:
Are you a health professional working in diabetes care? Update your knowledge on the prevention of
#type2diabetes
with our updated online course and help people at risk make important lifestyle changes. Free at the
#IDFSchoolofDiabetes
:
Tomorrow is
#WorldDiabetesDay
! This year’s theme is
#EducationtoProtect
highlighting the need for better access to quality diabetes education for healthcare professionals & people with
#diabetes
. Support the campaign:
The
@WHO
updated its Model List of Essential Medicines, now including human insulin cartridges & pre-filled pens. This is a significant step in access to
#diabetes
care for millions of people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Learn more:
The number of people affected by
#diabetes
around the world continues to rise. Check out the latest national, regional and global statistics in the new IDF
#DiabetesAtlas
, released today
#WorldDiabetesDay
:
#IDF2022
– The IDF World Diabetes Congress 2022 officially opens today! Join us on Tues for the start of the scientific programme and visit us at the IDF stand in the Exhibition Hall to learn more about our projects and activities.
Medical aid from Direct Relief arrived in
#Ukraine
last week and will continue as needs are made known. The organization will continue monitoring the crisis and will share more information as the situation evolves.
We're just 30 days away from
#WorldDiabetesDay
and this year the focus is on families! Join us to raise awareness of the impact that diabetes has on the family and promote their role in the prevention and management of the condition.
#WDD2018
Diabetes and cardiovascular disease, how much do you know? If you are living with type 2 diabetes, spare 10 minutes of your time and help us improve the lives of people with diabetes
Over 1 in 3 people living with
#diabetes
develop diabetic retinopathy. This diabetes awareness month learn more about the importance of regular screening to protect yourself and your loved ones
#WDD2018
#familyanddiabetes
:
One day to go until World Diabetes Day! We are focusing on families this year, why not encourage yours to wear something blue tomorrow to mark the occasion and raise awareness? Let’s work together to tackle diabetes
#WDD2018
#familyanddiabetes
:
The number of people living with
#Diabetes
is set to reach 629 million by 2045, an increase of 48%. Learn more about the numbers and what lies behind them in the
#IDF
#Diabetes
Atlas.
Only one week to go until World Diabetes Day! Show your support this November by getting your family and colleagues to wear something blue for
#diabetes
awareness Share your pictures through our app!
#WDD2018
#familyanddiabetes
Over 1 in 3 people living with
#diabetes
develop diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to vision impairment and blindness. Regular eye screening is an essential part of
#diabetes
care
Every 30 seconds a lower limb is lost to
#amputation
somewhere in the world as a consequence of
#diabetes
. Diabetic foot is the focus of the first in a new series of IDF live educational events focusing on complications. Join us in Hyderabad in October!
#Type2diabetes
accounts for 90% of all people living with diabetes. It commonly affects adults but is increasingly seen in children. Unlike type 1, type 2 can be prevented. Spread the word & help friends & family see if they're at risk
#WorldDiabetesDay
:
#GlobalDiabetesSummit
-100 years since
#insulin
was discovered, far too many people with
#diabetes
remain without access to this life-saving medicine, associated devices and care. We stand with
@WHO
as it launches the Global Diabetes Compact this Wednesday:
Over 1M
#children
and adolescents currently, live with type 1
#diabetes
. Many face
#discrimination
in the school environment. View and share our new
#KiDS
and Diabetes in School awareness video.
Do you take
#diabetes2heart
? If you live or know someone with type 2 diabetes, take our survey and share a selfie to help raise awareness of the link between cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Today is
#WorldDiabetesDay
. More people than ever before are now living with
#type2diabetes
. Help reduce the global impact of the condition by encouraging your network to check how much they're at risk:
Worldwide, the direct medical cost of diabetes per year is $727 billion USD, which is greater than the combined defense budgets of China and the US. Help us raise
#diabetes
awareness this November
#WorldDiabetesDay
#WDD2018
Over 1 million children and adolescents currently live with
#type1diabetes
. Many face challenges managing their
#diabetes
in the school environment. View and share our
#KiDS
and Diabetes in School awareness video.
#WorldDiabetesDay
- November is
#diabetes
awareness month! How will you get involved in this year’s campaign? From organising an activity, to sending a letter to your policymakers, there are many ways to show your support. Learn more:
What we eat can help prevent the development of type 2 diabetes. Check out our tips and recommendations for healthy food choices in the KiDS educational guide on nutrition and diabetes in school.
#KiDS
The number of people with
#diabetes
is expected to rise to 578 million by 2030. In the run-up to
#WorldDiabetesDay
we would love to see as many nurses as possible spare 1 hour to improve their understanding of diabetes care with our free online course:
People with
#diabetes
are two to three times more likely to have
#cardiovasculardisease
than people without diabetes. Learn more about the risks, impact and the importance of good diabetes management to prevent this life-threatening complication.
#Hypoglycaemia
is a common and serious complication of diabetes caused very low levels of blood glucose. IDF
#LifeforaChild
provides practical advice on managing this condition in children with type 1 diabetes.
IDF thanks everyone for supporting
#WorldDiabetesDay
and getting involved for
#diabetes
awareness month this November. You've been tremendous! Stay tuned for more activities and keep on spreading the word about diabetes in your local community:
Raising awareness of diabetes can start with something as simple as wearing blue this November and on
#WorldDiabetesDay
. Will you join and show us your support?
#WDD2018
The 5th
#YLD2019
Leadership Training Summit is taking place at
#IDF2019
in Busan. YLD members from all over the world are coming together to enjoy educational sessions on key topics related to diabetes and advocacy. Learn more about YLDs: