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IDF Europe is the European chapter of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF).

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πŸ™Œ Meet the speakers of our symposium at #EASD2025!

πŸ”Ž On September 18, Dr Tomas Griffin will join our event sharing an example of integrated care in action from #Ireland.

πŸ“… Sep 18, 2025
πŸ•™ 11:00-12:30
πŸ“ Cairo Hall, VIECON, Vienna

➑️ Discover the programme: idf.org/europe/event...

05.08.2025 11:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ™ŒAre you attending #EASD2025 in Vienna?
Join our symposium on #IntegratedCare!

πŸ“…18/09, 2025
πŸ•™11:00-12:30 | Followed by a networking lunch
πŸ“Cairo Hall, VIECON, Vienna

➑️Discover the programme: idf.org/europe/event...

πŸ™Air Liquide Healthcare is a partner of this symposium.

31.07.2025 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Empowering peer educators: FEDE’s Diabetes Education Agent programme

πŸ™ŒOn 24/6, the Spanish Diabetes Federation (FEDE) held a Conference to celebrate the success of the Diabetes Education Agent programme – an initiative which equips individuals with the skills & knowledge to become peer educators & support others living w/ diabetes.

Read more: idf.org/europe/membe...

25.07.2025 08:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ™ŒCheck out our recent publication: "An overview of access to #diabetes care in Europe".

🌍Based on country profiles developed with national diabetes associations, it highlights key gaps and actions to tackle inequalities in diabetes care in Europe.

➑️ idf.org/europe/media...

25.07.2025 07:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New data: noncommunicable diseases cause 1.8 million avoidable deaths and cost US$ 514 billion every year, reveals new WHO/Europe report Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) remain the leading cause of death and disability in the world, including in the WHO European Region. Here, 1 in 5 men and 1 in 10 women die before 70 years of age becau...

🚨 A new WHO Europe report reveals alarming figures on NCDs and shows the region as a whole is not on track to meet the global NCD targets for 2025 and 2030.

πŸ’ͺ With the UN High-level Meeting on NCDs approaching, now is the time to accelerate action.

➑️ Read more: www.who.int/europe/news/...

22.07.2025 07:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ™ŒLast week, we welcomed 20 young #diabetes advocates from across Europe to Parma for our 2025 Youth Leadership Lab.

πŸ’™Hosted by AGD Parma and ANIAD, the camp was an inspiring week dedicated to strengthening leadership and advocacy skills, and building community among participants.

15.07.2025 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Youth Policy Dialogue on Diabetes - IDF Europe Site

πŸ™ŒOn Wednesday, 9 members of our #YOURAH network of young #diabetes advocates had the incredible opportunity to join a Youth Policy Dialogue with Commissioners Glenn Micallef and Oliver Varhelyi, in presence of MEP Peter Agius.

➑️Read more: idf.org/europe/news/...

04.07.2025 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“¬Our June #newsletter is out!

πŸ™Œ Read the #editorial from Diabetes Advocate JoΓ£o Valente Nabais
πŸ“… Save the date for our symposium at #EASD2025
🌍 Discover news from our #members
πŸ“° Stay informed with health-related #news23

➑ Read the newsletter: createsend.com/t/t-74A27F1B...

03.07.2025 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EUPATI is delighted to partner with the International Diabetes Federation Europe (IDF Europe) - EUPATI EUPATI partners with the International Diabetes Federation Europe (IDF Europe) – to support the empowerment of people with lived experience and progress research in diabetes. The European Patients’ Ac...

πŸ™ŒWe’re excited to share that IDF Europe has officially joined the EUPATI network!

πŸ’™This partnership is a key part of our ongoing efforts to empower people living with #diabetes to actively shape the future of #research and #innovation that directly impacts their lives.

➑️ eupati.eu/news/eupati-...

27.06.2025 08:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tackling diabetes is key to creating a healthier, more competitive Europe Diabetes is a chronic condition which touches upon all aspects of healthcare systems. Preventing diabetes and improving outcomes would lower health...

πŸ“°Check out our op-ed in The Parliament magazine.

πŸ’‘We outline how #diabetes, as a marker of health system resilience and sustainability, is key to creating a healthier, more #competitive Europe.

➑️Read the op-ed here: www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/partner/arti...

26.06.2025 08:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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INCLUSION | BEACTIVE DAY

πŸ™ŒThe new #HEPA Guide by EuropeActive promotes physical activity to prevent and manage #NCDs.

πŸ’‘ We are proud to have contributed the #diabetes chapter. To make a real impact in prevention and management, physical activity must be adapted to individual needs.

⬇️ www.beactiveday.eu/inclusion

25.06.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

⏰Only two hours to go until our webinar with Breakthrough T1D where we will explore #research opportunities for #T1D through various #HORIZON calls.

πŸ™ŒDon’t miss this chance to exchange ideas and spark new collaborations!

➑️You can still register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

19.06.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unite for Change: Transforming Cardiovascular Care for People Living with Multiple Conditions Global Heart Hub - Unite for Change Report

πŸ™ŒLast November, we joined the Global Heart Hub Unite Summit to represent the #diabetes community alongside other #NCD communities. GHH has now published a roadmap to improve NCD prevention & care.

⬇️Check it out: globalhearthub.org/unite-for-ch...

18.06.2025 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

⏳ One day left to register!

πŸ™Œ Join us online tomorrow at 13:00 with Breakthrough T1D as we explore research opportunities for #T1D through various HORIZON-HLTH-2025 calls.

πŸ’‘ This webinar will be a space to exchange ideas & spark collaborations.

➑️ Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

18.06.2025 07:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£We endorsed the statement drafted by @eupatientsforum & @eurordis calling on policymakers to safeguard the meaningful engagement of people w/ lived experience at EMA βˆ’ , as part of the EU pharmaceutical legislation review.

Read the statement: www.eu-patient.eu/contentasset...

17.06.2025 07:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“… Save the date!

πŸ™Œ On June 19 at 13:00 CET, IDF Europe and Breakthrough T1D will host a webinar on: on "Unlocking Horizon Europe: navigating opportunities for #T1D research."

➑️Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

05.06.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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🌍On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we highlight how #plastic waste from essential medical products impacts our planet. Environmental and personal #health are deeply connected. To keep benefitting from medical devices, we must rethink how they are designed, produced, packaged & recycled.

05.06.2025 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ™ŒCheck out the report for our 2nd #T2GETHER Summit! Discover how the platform came to life & learn about our 2nd summit which brought together people living with #T2D from 14 countries to connect, share experiences & advance T2D advocacy across Europe.

➑️ idf.org/europe/media...

04.06.2025 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“¬Our May #newsletter is out!

πŸ’™Learn how #mentors are preparing for the YLL 2025
🌍Read the report of our 2nd #T2GETHER Summit
πŸ“…Register for our #webinar with Breakthrough T1D on #T1D research opportunities
πŸ“°Discover health-related #news from Europe

➑️ createsend.com/t/t-C9165040...

03.06.2025 12:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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World Cancer Day 2025: interview with NCDs Advocate Cajsa Lindberg - IDF Europe Site

πŸ“£As we mark the #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer, we highlight the importance of putting people at the heart of care.

πŸ’™Earlier this year, on World Cancer Day, we spoke with #NCD Advocate Cajsa Lindberg, who shared her experience of living with multiple long-term conditions.

idf.org/europe/news/...

28.05.2025 08:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’™Daily life with #T1D.

πŸ”ŽAs part of the ISLET project, which aims to restore insulin production in people living with T1D, we published a new blog post about what managing T1D looks like day-to-day, from the perspective of those with lived experience.

⬇️ idf.org/europe/media...

22.05.2025 10:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬ On #ClinicalTrialsDay we celebrate and recognise the importance of #ClinicalTrials in advancing medical knowledge and improving health.

πŸ™Œ IDF Europe is a proud member Trials@Home, a project exploring the implementation of decentralised clinical trials (#DCTs).

➑️Learn more: trialsathome.com

20.05.2025 09:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£This #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek, we call on policymakers to improve access to psychological support for all.

⚠️PwD are 2–3x more likely to experience depression, yet access to psychological support remains limited.

πŸ“Š Booklet on diabetes & mental health: idf.org/europe/media...

19.05.2025 12:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CVD - IDF Europe Site

🩸May 17 marked World #Hypertension Day!

πŸ”Hypertension and #diabetes often go hand in hand. Both can raise the risk of #CVD, kidney disease and stroke.

πŸ”Early screening and integrated care are key to preventing serious complications.

➑️Learn more: idf.org/europe/life-...

19.05.2025 07:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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βš–οΈ #EPHW day 4 – Health Equity & Social Determinants of Health.

πŸ”Ž Income, housing & education deeply affect health, especially for those living with or at risk of #diabetes. A #HealthInAllPolicies approach is key to tackling these inequalities.

⬇️ idf.org/europe/what-...

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15.05.2025 07:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ§“ #EPHW day 3 – Healthy Ageing vs Multimorbidities in a Digital World.

πŸ’‘ Digital tools can support care for older adults with #diabetes. Yet, access and adoption are limited.

➑️ Discover how the EIT Health project, #SmartDiabetes, aims to close this gap: www.smartdiabetes.eu

14.05.2025 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’™Last weekend, we held our 2nd #T2GETHER Summit in Brussels – gathering people with #T2D from 14 countries to strengthen advocacy across Europe.

πŸ’‘Sessions covered advocacy, storytelling, access to care & links between T2D & other NCDs.

πŸ™Thanks to all who made it a success!

14.05.2025 08:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌍#EPHW day 2 – Global Health: Food Systems, Health Security, Climate & Sustainability.

πŸ”ŽHealthier environments & sustainable food systems mean healthier people.

πŸ’šTo protect current and future generations, we must address the environmental determinants of health including, for example, pollution.

13.05.2025 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ™Œ Attending #WHA78 in Geneva? Don’t miss the event co-hosted by the Global Liver Institute, @easlnews.bsky.social and the AASLD.

πŸ’‘ IDF Europe Regional Manager, Elisabeth Dupont, will join the discussion on tackling interconnected health crises together.

➑️ Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

13.05.2025 07:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
MOVEUP project partners meet in Bucharest to advance inclusive sports for people living with chronic conditions - IDF Europe Site

πŸ€IDFE is part of #MOVEUP, a project promoting well-being in adults living w/ chronic conditions through adapted sports & lifestyle interventions. This week, partners met in Bucharest to share progress, train β€˜master trainers’ & test the adapted sports!

⬇️ idf.org/europe/news/...

08.05.2025 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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