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International Diabetes Federation Our mission is to improve the lives of people with diabetes and prevent diabetes in those at risk.
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The mission of the International Diabetes Federation is to improve the lives of people with diabetes and prevent diabetes in those at risk.

– The recent Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan presented new insigh...
11/10/2026

– The recent Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan presented new insights that highlighted the evolving landscape of diabetes care.

From advances in weight management and glucose monitoring to a growing focus on diabetes distress, emotional wellbeing and quality of life, the latest research and clinical guidance reinforce the importance of person-centred care and psychological support for people living with diabetes.

🔗 Read or listen to the article: https://diabetesvoice.org/en/news/easd-2026-diabetes-research/

🧠 World Mental Health Day 2026 | Lived experiences heard: real voices, real changeOn World Mental Health Day 2026, the m...
10/10/2026

🧠 World Mental Health Day 2026 | Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change
On World Mental Health Day 2026, the message is clear: lived experience must shape change. This year’s theme, “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change,” calls on health systems to move beyond consultation and give people with lived experience a meaningful role in shaping policies, services and decisions.

That matters in diabetes care too. Living with diabetes can bring a significant emotional and psychological burden. Yet mental health support is too often missing from routine diabetes care.

We need health systems that:
➡️ Include mental health in diabetes care.
➡️ Leverage lived experience in policy and service design.
➡️ Invest in person-centred, community-based support.
➡️ Turn participation into accountability and action.

Change starts with listening. Policymakers can help turn lived experience into meaningful change by ensuring it informs how health systems are designed, funded and held accountable. They must make lived experience part of how health systems are designed, funded and held accountable. On , let’s build mental health and diabetes care with people, not simply for them. 💚

🔗 Learn more about this year’s campaign: https://wfmh.global/news/2026.26-08-11_world-mental-health-day-2026


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– What will diabetes care look like in 2035? In our latest D-Talk, host Dr Phyllisa Deroze speaks with Professor Jonat...
09/10/2026

– What will diabetes care look like in 2035? In our latest D-Talk, host Dr Phyllisa Deroze speaks with Professor Jonathan Shaw, Chair of the IDF World Diabetes Congress 2027 Programme Committee, about the science and global health issues shaping the Congress in Singapore.

They discuss how AI, bioengineering and precision therapeutics could shape the future of diabetes care, the evolving role of GLP-1-based therapies, and the challenges of delivering diabetes care in humanitarian crises.

The conversation also explores important gaps in women’s health and the need to better understand ethnic diversity in diabetes and care delivery.

From cutting-edge science and technology to real-world challenges and implementation, IDF 2027 will bring together perspectives from across the diabetes community.

🎧 Listen to get a preview of what to expect at IDF 2027: https://idf.org/events/podcasts/

👁️ Love your eyes, act for eye healthThis World Sight Day, the call to Love Your Eyes is also a call to action: everyone...
08/10/2026

👁️ Love your eyes, act for eye health
This World Sight Day, the call to Love Your Eyes is also a call to action: everyone, everywhere should be able to access the eye care they need.

For people with diabetes, this is at the forefront of diabetes care. Diabetes-related retinopathy can lead to avoidable vision loss, yet regular screening, early detection and timely treatment can protect sight.
Eye care must therefore be recognised as an essential part of diabetes care and integrated into stronger, more accessible health systems.

This year, World Sight Day also builds momentum towards the first-ever Global Summit for Eye Health on 2 November 2026. The Summit is a major opportunity for governments and partners to turn recognition of vision's value into concrete commitments.

With more than 2 billion people living with poor sight, and over 1 billion cases considered avoidable or treatable, action cannot wait.

On , we join the call for stronger investment in prevention, screening and treatment, and for eye health to be embedded within universal health coverage so that no one loses sight because the care they need is out of reach.

🔗 Learn more about World Sight Day and the Global Summit for Eye Health. https://www.iapb.world/world_sight_day

– Do you plan to travel with insulin soon? The temperature outside the plane may matter just as much as the temperatur...
07/10/2026

– Do you plan to travel with insulin soon? The temperature outside the plane may matter just as much as the temperature onboard.

A six-hour flight can become an 11-hour journey, exposing insulin to both heat and freezing risks along the way. Our latest Diabetes Voice article looks at how to plan for the whole door-to-door journey, including:
➡️ Protecting insulin from heat and direct sunlight
➡️ Avoiding direct contact with frozen cooling elements
➡️ Checking storage conditions at your destination
➡️ Choosing a travel-cooling solution suited to your journey
➡️Following the manufacturer’s guidance for your specific insulin

When travelling with insulin, the goal is not simply to keep it cold. It is to protect it from temperature extremes throughout the journey.

🔗 Read or listen: https://diabetesvoice.org/en/caring-for-diabetes/travelling-with-insulin-temperature-storage/

Standing with teachers, shaping healthier futures. Teachers are at the heart of education. They inspire learning, inclus...
05/10/2026

Standing with teachers, shaping healthier futures. Teachers are at the heart of education. They inspire learning, inclusion and healthier futures.
This World Teachers' Day, the theme "Standing with teachers: 60 years of protecting the profession, advancing its status and shaping our futures" marks six decades since the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers.
Standing with teachers also means giving them the tools and knowledge to support every child, including children living with diabetes.
Through our Kids and Diabetes in Schools (KiDS) programme, teachers can help:
- Create safe, inclusive spaces for children with diabetes.
- Recognise warning signs and respond appropriately.
- Challenge stigma and misconceptions.
- Promote healthy habits that can help prevent type 2 diabetes.
Teachers are not healthcare professionals, but they play an important role in ensuring diabetes does not become a barrier to learning, participation, or belonging.
On World Teachers' Day, we celebrate teachers everywhere — and stand with them as they help shape healthier, more inclusive futures.
🔗 Learn more about the KiDS programme: https://kids.idf.org/

- Join us on 14 October for an online event exploring how you can get involved in this year's campaign. Learn all the ...
03/10/2026

- Join us on 14 October for an online event exploring how you can get involved in this year's campaign. Learn all the ways you can engage with the campaign and promote our key messages around 'Early action on diabetes'. You will also hear from members of our network about their WDD activities and tips to help you organise your own! Register now: https://idf.org/news-and-resources/webinars/world-diabetes-day-2026-how-to-get-involved/

02/10/2026

– Diabetes affects more than blood sugar — it can affect mental health, too.
There’s so much more to diabetes than the physical side. Managing blood sugar levels, following daily routines, and worrying about complications can sometimes lead to stress, anxiety, depression, or diabetes distress.
That’s why supporting children with diabetes means supporting their emotional well-being, too. Schools can play an important role in creating safe, understanding and inclusive environments where children feel supported.
The Kids and Diabetes in Schools (KiDS) programme provides resources to help children, teachers and families better understand diabetes and support children living with the condition.
📚 Check out the KiDS Resources: https://kids.idf.org/resources/

– What if the problem isn't the blood glucose reading – but how we interpret it? For millions of people living with di...
01/10/2026

– What if the problem isn't the blood glucose reading – but how we interpret it?
For millions of people living with diabetes, glucose readings guide everyday decisions. But without the right context, a single number can cause unnecessary anxiety, false reassurance or even unsafe changes to treatment.
A new Diabetes Voice article explores lessons from primary care and why effective glucose monitoring means looking beyond isolated numbers to understand patterns over time. From distinguishing fasting and post-meal readings to understanding HbA1c and CGM trends, one message stands out: monitoring is most useful when people understand what their data means and how to act on it safely.
Education can turn glucose readings from information that confuses or alarms people with diabetes into information that supports confident, informed self-management.
🔗 Read or listen to the article: https://diabetesvoice.org/en/caring-for-diabetes/blood-glucose-readings-misinterpretation-primary-care/

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