International Diabetes Federation
The international diabetes federation (idf) is the only global advocate for the more than 230 million people with diabetes, their families, and their healthcare providers. idf is an alliance of over 190 diabetes associations in more than 150 countries. the mission of idf is to promote diabetes care, prevention and a cure worldwide. it does this through education for people with diabetes and healthcare professionals, public awareness campaigns and the promotion of the free exchange of diabetes knowledge. idf is a non-governmental organization in official relations with the world health organization (who) for over 50 years.
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