International Diabetes Federation
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is a worldwide organization for the research and treatment of diabetes mellitus .
organization
The society was founded in 1950 and today has more than 200 member organizations in over 160 countries, making it the largest diabetes umbrella organization. Her motto is: "To promote diabetes care, prevention and a cure worldwide."
The company is based in Brussels .
The governing body is the board of directors. He makes use of the management and other sub-organs. The member organizations are divided into seven regions with their own boards.
Members and partners
The member organizations from the German-speaking area are
- diabetesDE - German Diabetes Aid
- the Austrian Diabetes Society (ÖDG) and
- the Swiss Diabetes Society .
In addition to the specialist societies, there are also companies that support the IDF financially and in activities as "corporate partners". The current approximately 20 partners are all manufacturers of anti-diabetic drugs and medical devices for the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes.
The IDF is associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information and has official relationships with the WHO and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).