1 in 9 people are living with diabetes

Our mission is to improve the lives of people living with diabetes and prevent diabetes in those at risk.

About diabetes Diabetes data

IDF Congress

IDF Diabetes Atlas

IDF School of Diabetes

Get the latest diabetes data in the new IDF Diabetes Atlas!

Advocacy

Through coordinated advocacy at the global level and at the national level through our members, IDF works to effect change for the millions of people living with diabetes.

Advocacy academy Advocacy webinars Advocacy resources

Awareness

IDF awareness activities aim to keep diabetes firmly in the public spotlight and promote the importance of coordinated and concerted action to tackle the impact of the condition.

World Diabetes Day Insulin at 100

Education

IDF education initiatives aim to support the development of health professionals and improve understanding of the condition among people living with diabetes.

IDF School of Diabetes Understanding Diabetes

In focus

IDF Diabetes Atlas 11th edition

Discover the new edition of the IDF Diabetes Atlas. The latest data indicates that one in nine adults now living with the condition, over 40% of whom are undiagnosed.

View Atlas data

IDF Global Clinical Practice Recommendations for Managing Type 2 Diabetes

These Clinical Practice Recommendations incorporate the latest evidence and advancements in diabetes care and provide a structured yet adaptable framework for healthcare professionals.

Get the recommendations

New KiDS and Diabetes in Schools website and resources

Check out the new KiDS programme branding and website, including new and updated educational, advocacy and awareness resources.

Learn more about KiDS

Keep up to date with all our activities

The voices of people with lived experience of diabetes

Cyrene Manansala (The Philippines)

By sharing my story of hope and healing, I can inspire others like me and younger children with type 1 diabetes, and emphasise the importance of community support in our journey.

Iqra Javaid Ch (Pakistan)

As a person living with type 1 diabetes, I need insulin to live. However, accessing insulin in Pakistan can be difficult, especially in rural areas. To address this issue, a pilot project for diabetes care was launched in Pakistan, "Insulin for All", which provides home insulin delivery to children with type 1 diabetes in three districts of the Punjab province.

Benjamin Mafale (Zambia)

As a medical professional and a member of the Blue Circle Voices (BCV), I believe effective communication can give a voice to everyone who wants to advocate for those living with and impacted by diabetes.

Support our activities by making a donation

Donate to IDF

Report

IDF Diabetes Atlas 11th Edition 2025

The IDF Diabetes Atlas 11th edition provides detailed information on the estimated and projected prevalence of diabetes, globally, by region, country and territory, for 2024 and 2050. It draws attention to the growing impact of diabetes across the world and highlights proven and effective actions that governments and policy-makers must urgently take to tackle it.

Download

IDF Global Clinical Recommendations for Type 2 Diabetes Management

These Clinical Practice Recommendations incorporate the latest evidence and advancements in diabetes care and provide a structured yet adaptable framework for healthcare professionals, ensuring they are equipped with practical guidance tailored to diverse clinical settings.

Download

Featured

Over 250 million people worldwide unaware they have diabetes, according to new IDF research

New estimates from the IDF Diabetes Atlas highlight the growing diabetes threat, with nearly one in nine adults now living with the condition.

07 April 2025

IDF news