International Diabetes Federation Europe

🌐 Last November, WHO Europe and IDF Europe co-signed a declaration to accelerate policy action on #diabetes. This declaration recalls existing commitments and urges Member States to take immediate and comprehensive action to improve diabetes detection, enhance the quality of care and achieve global diabetes targets by 2030. Join us throughout May as we highlight the reasons people shared for signing and endorsing the Declaration. Starting today, we will publish tiles on our website and on social media that feature statements from various supporters. 🤝 Here's how you can contribute: Endorse the Declaration: as an individual or as an organisation, your support matters! Create and share an endorsement tile to let others know why you signed the declaration Share this post and the link to endorse the Declaration within your networks and communities, encouraging others to be #Unitedfordiabetes. 📣 Endorse the Declaration and create your personalised tile here: https://lnkd.in/eJwk2WyX   ➡️Read the declaration here: https://shorturl.at/bkMU6 Let's turn commitment into action

🎄 IDF Europe wishes you the happiest of holiday seasons and a healthy start to the new year! We also want to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and commitment to improving the lives of people living with #diabetes over the course of this year. Together, we’ve made strides toward better care, prevention, and awareness in Europe and beyond. 🙏 We look forward to continuing to build on our activities and collaborating with our community in the next year, to ensure that no-one is left behind! #2025

🙌 Last week, we had the pleasure of participating in the Parliament Magazine's working lunch on “Reshaping #Cardiometabolic Health: An Integrated Strategy for a Healthier Europe,” hosted by MMD members MEP Andras Kulja MD and MEP Vytenis Andriukaitis.   🔎 This insightful event highlighted the urgent need for integrated strategies to tackle diabetes, #cardiovascular diseases (#CVD) and #obesity. The interconnectedness between diabetes and other #NCDs underscores the importance of a holistic, transversal, person-centred, and personalised approach to both #prevention and #management.   🔵 MEP Andras Kulja MD drew attention to the growing burden of #NCDs and diabetes, emphasising the social and economic impact of diabetes-related #complications. He highlighted the need for better access to innovative #treatments, improved #screening practices and collaborative #research to enhance solutions.   🔵 MEP Vytenis Andriukaitis called for strategies focused on #protection, #prevention, #participation and #promotion of health, emphasising the need to address the commercial and economic determinants of health. He urged for targeted action on #cardiometabolic diseases to reduce premature deaths and called for evidence-based solutions supported by #digital tools. 🔵 MMD member, MEP Tomislav Sokol highlighted the importance of leveraging EU #funding and #regulation, such as the European Health Data Space (#EHDS), to advance #research and #innovation in treatments. He also emphasised the role of funding for improved #detection and #screening practices. 🔵 MEP Elena Nevado Del Campo underlined the importance of improving #education and raising #awareness of chronic conditions like diabetes as #prevention strategies, reminding us that #health must remain a top priority for policymakers. 🔵 IDF Europe Regional Manager, Elisabeth Dupont stressed that 50% of people with diabetes do not their treatment targets, leaving them more exposed to #complications. She called for early #diagnosis, a less siloed approach and greater focus on #comorbidities to support a healthier Europe.   🔵 Prof. Luc VAN GAAL called for a stronger focus on #women's health and the importance of early #screening for cardiometabolic diseases. He emphasized the need to improve the #accessibility and #affordability of medicines, treatments and devices to help people achieve optimal health outcomes. 🙏 We extend our heartfelt thanks to MEP Andras Kulja MD and MEP Vytenis Andriukaitis for their strong support to the #diabetes community. Thanks also to MEP Elena Nevado Del Campo and MEP Tomislav Sokol for joining the event and contributing to this important discussion.   💙 Together, we remain committed to driving impactful collaborations within the #NCD community to improve the health and quality of life of #EU citizens.

🌎Today, we call for universal access to medicines and #healthcare services for everyone living with #diabetes, regardless of their migratory status. 🚧No one should face barriers to essential healthcare—migrants and refugees often face #challenges accessing life-saving diabetes care due to inequalities and lack of #resources. 🙌We advocate for inclusive healthcare systems that protect the rights of all people living with diabetes, no matter where they come from or where they live. Read more here:https://lnkd.in/eeYZRpXw 

✨ Last month the YOURAH Forum 2024 took place in Brussels, uniting passionate young diabetes advocates from across Europe to drive meaningful #change. 📚 Organised by IDF Europe, the Forum provided participants with advocacy training, insights into EU decision-making, and the tools to influence health policies effectively. Together, they collaborated on impactful campaigns to keep #diabetes on the political agenda at #European and national levels. 💙 We are inspired by the determination and creativity of our youth advocates and thank all participants who continue to fill this programme with life, energy and meaning! 📄 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/euCcN8jm We thank Mercè Duran-Sindreu, Ashley Ross PCC and Dr. Roxana Albu for their contributions to the Forum! We also thank our partners Lilly Diabetes and Medtronic for their support! _________________________________________________________________________ Association of European Cancer Leagues Alyssa F. Lazar Begovic Sophie Miller,

›𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀? 🗼  𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀@𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Earlier this month, we gathered in Paris for the Trials@Home Annual Meeting, hosted graciously by 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰-𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗳𝗶, at the Sanofi Paris-Gentilly offices. A big thank-you to Sanofi for making us feel so welcome during this insightful three-day event! 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝟭 & 𝟮 The first two days were packed with working sessions and project updates from our consortium members, both in-person and online. We reflected on key deliverables and milestones achieved in the past year and explored what lies ahead. Our project leads Kim Hawkins and Mira Zuidgeest perfectly summarized it in three key words: 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. A highlight of Day 2 was a virtual guest appearance by Dr. Leonard Sacks, Acting Deputy Director of the FDA’s Office of Medical Policy, who clarified the FDA’s new guidelines for decentralized clinical trial (DCT) approaches—a critical discussion for our consortium’s work. 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟯: 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 The final day opened with Paloma Mallorquin from Innovative Health Initiative (IHI), who shared IHI’s expectations for delivering impactful, sustainable outcomes as a public-private partnership. Paloma emphasized that effective communication is crucial for showcasing our work to external stakeholders and reaffirmed the value of public private partnerships, noting the consortium’s excellent progress so far. We also welcomed Rod Junor and Joachim Lövin from TransCelerate BioPharma Inc., who provided updates on TransCelerate’s work around site and patient preferences in DCTs. Their session led into an engaging panel discussion on the future of DCTs, moderated by Isla Mackenzie. Panelists, including Joao Nabais, 𝗧𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗧𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮, 𝗝𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗼𝗿, debated whether we’re placing too much burden on sites and patients—an important topic for the field. Finally, we wrapped up with a Q&A panel on RADIAL, featuring Mira Zuidgeest, Helga Gardarsdottir, Yvonne van Rijswick, Bart Lagerwaard, Sten Hanke, 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗮 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗿, and Megan Heath. They shared challenges and insights gained from their work on our proof-of-concept study RADIAL, offering valuable insights for the consortium moving forward. Before concluding, we celebrated the season with a trip to a Christmas market in Paris—a perfect end to a productive meeting! 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱.

The DigiCare4You - A Horizon 2020 Project is currently holding its annual meeting in Sofia! We want to use this opportunity to highlight the impactful work of DigiCare4You, a project dedicated to the early prevention and management of Type 2 #Diabetes (T2D) and #hypertension (HTN). As part of the project consortium, IDF Europe leads the dissemination and communication of this #multidisciplinary team of 16 partners from Australia, Europe, and the USA. The project aims to assess and implement a scalable, person-centred solution using #digital tools to #empower families and integrate #community care services across Europe. Read more about Digicare4You here: https://digicare4you.eu/

☔ It's #UHCDay! 💙 #Health is a fundamental human #right, yet too many people around the world – including those living with #diabetes and other #NCDs – still face barriers to accessing essential healthcare services, medicines and medical devices, and are not able to achieve optimal health outcomes nor enjoy their best possible quality of life. 📣 On this #UHCDay, we call on governing bodies to uphold their commitments and accelerate action towards achieving global health goals, including #UniversalHealthCoverage. ➡️ Read more about #diabetes and #UHC: https://lnkd.in/dKgJJrWQ 🙌 Join our efforts and sign the IDF Europe-WHO Europe Declaration on accelerating action on diabetes: https://lnkd.in/dN-zWJXx

🌍 Today is Human Rights Day! 📣 Human rights, including the right to #health, are the foundation of fair and just societies. Ensuring everyone, everywhere, has access to the best possible standard of #healthcare is essential for building a healthier, more #equitable future. 🙌 Protecting human rights means protecting our future! 💙 Check out the message from #diabetes advocate, Linda Budde, as she highlight why access to care for people living with diabetes is crucial to breaking down #inequalities – no matter where someone lives. #OurRightsOurFuture #HumanRightsDay

🙏 We welcome the EU Council conclusions recognising the interconnectedness between #CVD, #diabetes and other #NCD, such as #kidney disease and #obesity, and calling for more robust efforts to improve cardiovascular health. A holistic approach to preventing and managing these conditions in the #EU is essential to reduce their burden and improve the lives of people with NCD and those at risk. 💙 We look forward to collaborating with the wider NCD community for a healthier Europe. ➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/ew79yBnP ____________________________________________________________ Council of the European Union | Kitti Almer | Csaba Kontor | European Chronic Disease Alliance | Global Heart Hub | European Patients' Forum | European Diabetes Forum (EUDF) | European Society of Cardiology | European Heart Network (EHN) | European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) | ECPObesity | EKHA - European Kidney Health Alliance | European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health (EACH) | World Heart Federation