The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is taking the opportunity of the 64th American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions to announce its new mission statement that has recently been decided by its Executive Board. “To promote diabetes care, prevention and a cure worldwide” addresses the challenges that face the global diabetes community in the 21st century and better reflects the work that IDF is now doing.
“The new mission will not alter IDF’s main aim of representing all people with all forms of diabetes and those who care for and about them. IDF will continue to strive to lessen the impact of diabetes upon the quality of life of those currently living with diabetes”, said Professor Pierre Lefèbvre, President of IDF.
Promoting the best possible care for all those in the world who have to live with all forms of diabetes remains the core activity of IDF. The Federation is working to increase access to and improve the quality of the care that is currently available and will continue to do this in close collaboration with its 185 member associations in 145 countries in its seven regions.