International Diabetes Federation
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| Formation | 1950 |
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| Founded at | Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
| Headquarters | Avenue Herrmann-Debroux 54 B-1160 Brussels, Belgium |
| Members | 240 national diabetes associations in 161 countries and territories |
President | Peter EH Schwarz |
| Website | idf |
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
[edit]The International Diabetes Federation is divided into seven 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).[2][3]
The organization is associated with the Department of Public Information of the United Nations and is in official relations[clarification needed] with the World Health Organization.[4]
Global Initiatives
[edit]World Diabetes Day (WDD) is a global campaign led by the International Diabetes Federation to promote awareness of diabetes. It is observed annually on November 14.[5]
Diabetes Voice is the quarterly magazine of the IDF. It reports on political, professional, and humanitarian campaigns and outreach initiatives.[6]
The IDF also holds Global Diabetes Walk events to raise awareness of diabetes.[7]
References
[edit]- ↑ "International Diabetes Federation – The Global Voice for Diabetes". 2011-11-08.
- ↑ "Regions and Members".
- ↑ "Electrophoresis Compatibility".
- ↑ "Who we are". idf.org. Retrieved 2022-10-09.
- ↑ "World Diabetes Day". United Nations. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
- ↑ "News in brief Archives".
- ↑ "Global Diabetes Walk celebrates 15th anniversary". 18 June 2025.
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