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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

❤️ Early detection saves lives. This week, EU Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi launched the first-ever EU Screening Week at #EASD2026. The message is simple: get checked, know your numbers and take control of your health. 🩺 EUDF is proud to support this important prevention campaign.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Yesterday, EUDF Executive Director Bart Torbeyns joined a meeting organised by EUDF Italia 🇮🇹 The discussion covered the EU Safe Hearts Plan, JACARDI, diabetes registries and stronger data collection. Thank you to EUDF Italia for the kind invitation! 🎥 www.youtube.com/live/9Ac6WhN...

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

📢 Big news! The first-ever EU Screening Week will be officially launched at #EASD2026 in Milan. EU Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi will join the Presidents of ESC, EASD & EASO, moderated by EUDF Chair Prof. Chantal Mathieu. 📅 29 Sept | 15:45–16:20 📍 Berlin Hall, Allianz MiCo, Milan

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🚨 New guidance! “International consensus guidance for general population screening for islet autoantibodies to diagnose early-stage type 1 diabetes” is now published in Diabetologia. The guidance marks an important step toward bringing type 1 diabetes (T1D) screening into routine clinical practice.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🌍 EUDF Chair Prof. Chantal Mathieu spoke at the 18th International Primary Care Diabetes Conference in Istanbul during a joint EUDF-PCDE session on policymaker engagement, the EU Safe Hearts Plan and diabetes care. Thank you to PCDE for the great collaboration! 🤝

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📢 #EASD2026 event alert! Join the JACARDI-EUDF Session on reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease and diabetes in Europe. Keynote by EU Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi on the EU Safe Hearts Plan, early detection and EU Screening Week. 📅 29 Sept 🕐 16:45–17:45 📍 Vienna Hall

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

📢 We are proud to support the first EU Screening Week, taking place during the week of 28 September 2026. The initiative promotes early detection of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity - reflecting the strong focus on prevention and early action in the EU Safe Hearts Plan.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🌍 It’s the Global Week for Action on NCDs! EUDF is happy to support this important campaign, which brings together the global NCD movement to reduce the burden of noncommunicable diseases and promote better health and equity for all.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

On 25–26 September, the Foundation of European Nurses in Diabetes (FEND) will host its 31st Annual Conference. EUDF Executive Director Bart Torbeyns will speak during the session: “The EU Safe Hearts Plan and JACARDI: European Policy Initiatives Improve Outcomes for People Living with Diabetes”

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

📣 3 weeks to go until #PCDE2026 in Istanbul! EUDF and PCDE will host a joint session on the EU Safe Hearts Plan and how to engage policymakers to drive change in diabetes care. 📅 11 Sept 📍 Istanbul, Turkey Register here: www.pcdeconference.org/REGISTRATION...

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Back in June, EUDF welcomed EU Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi to UZ Leuven for the opening of the Cardiovascular-Diabetes-Obesity Research Unit. 🎥 Watch Prof. Chantal Mathieu explain why integrated cardiometabolic care and early detection are key to tackling diabetes, obesity and CVD. ❤️

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Are you coming to #EASD2026 in Milan? Join EUDF’s Spotlight Session: “How to talk to policymakers?” 💬 Practical tips, real-life examples and insights on engaging decision-makers and raising diabetes on the policy agenda. 📅 1 Oct 🕑 13:00–13:45 📍 Spotlight Stage

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

📢 EUDF is happy to host its annual symposium at #EASD2026 in Milan! Join us to discuss how the EU Safe Hearts Plan can support better prevention, early detection and care for people living with diabetes. 📅 30 Sept 🕑 14:00–15:30 📍 Oslo Hall More details in the poster!

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

⏳ Two months to go until #EASD2026 in Milan! EUDF will host three events during that meeting - find more details on the poster below! 📅 28 Sept–2 Oct 📍 Milan More details to come soon!

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Yesterday, we welcomed Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi to UZ Leuven to inaugurate the new Cardiovascular-Diabetes-Obesity Unit.🏥 A real-life example of integrated, patient-centred care - and of the EU Safe Hearts Plan in action. 🎥 Watch the highlights from the visit below!

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Together with UZ Leuven, we welcomed Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi and his team to inaugurate the new Cardiometabolic Research Unit.🏥 Cardiovascular disease, diabetes & obesity cannot be addressed in isolation. We need integrated, person-centred care, wider screening and action from an early age. 🤝💙

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

3 days left to submit your abstract! The Foundation of European Nurses in Diabetes (FEND) will host its 31st Annual Conference, welcoming international experts, healthcare professionals, researchers, and practitioners to explore the latest developments and pressing challenges in diabetes care.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🌍 The Primary Care Diabetes Europe (PCDE) Annual Conference is back! 📅 Date: 10–12 September 2026 📍 Location: Istanbul, Turkey 📢 Good news: the abstract submission deadline has been extended to 29 June 2026. 🔗 Explore the detailed scientific programme here: www.pcdeconference.org

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

🌍 At the 79th World Health Assembly, Bart joined a high-level dialogue on the economic case for integrated health checks. The session explored how governments can move from reactive treatment to proactive prevention - improving outcomes while strengthening the sustainability of health systems.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Yesterday, Bart spoke at the Economics of Obesity and Metabolic Health Summit. 🎤 He joined the panel: “How could obesity and metabolic health reduction lower the incidence of NCDs?”

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our Chair, Prof. Chantal Mathieu, on receiving the Distinguished International Service in the Cause of Diabetes Award! This well-deserved recognition celebrates her outstanding international impact in diabetes care, research, advocacy, and policy.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

🩺 Join the diabetes nursing community in Milan! The Foundation of European Nurses in Diabetes (FEND) is hosting its 31st Annual Conference, bringing together leading international experts to discuss the latest developments and pressing challenges in diabetes care. 🎟️ Register now: lnkd.in/ePbiHxni

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

👉 Europe’s health checks must move beyond fragmented care. In our last post, we highlighted why Europe needs early screening for type 1 diabetes and inherited lipid disorders in children - and why this should be reflected in the upcoming Council Recommendation on health checks.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Diabetes must be part of Europe’s health checks under the EU Safe Hearts Plan❗ Last week, EUDF submitted two protocols to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the upcoming Council Recommendation on health checks: one for adults and one focused on children.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Yesterday, Bart participated in the panel discussion “From Evidence to Action: Scaling Integrated Screening for Health System Resilience” alongside the WHA79.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

📢 Happy to share that our Executive Director, Bart Torbeyns, will be speaking at the Economics of Obesity and Metabolic Health Summit on 10 June! Bart will join the panel discussion: “How could obesity and metabolic health reduction lower the incidence of NCDs?” 🔗 Register here: econimpact.co/1ij

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

🌍 This week, the European Diabetes Forum had the pleasure of participating in the MedTech Forum in Stockholm. It was a valuable opportunity to listen to insightful discussions and engage in meaningful conversations about the future of the medical devices sector - and healthcare more broadly.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🔍 Early detection in focus Today, Bart joined the event “Towards comprehensive cardiovascular health checks across Europe”, hosted by MEP Aurelijus Veryga.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

1 DAY TO GO! Join us tomorrow for the second webinar on the Safe Hearts Plan! This session will spotlight the upcoming EU Protocol on Health Checks - a flagship initiative launching by the end of 2026, aimed at boosting early detection and improving outcomes in diabetes and cardiometabolic health.

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European Association for the Study of Diabetes @easdnews.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

⏰2 days to go! @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social #webinar on health checks & the Safe Hearts Plan feat. EASD Board Member Prof. Tsvetalina Tankova & EASD member Prof. Carine de Beaufort (@ispadsociety.bsky.social). 📅 6 May 2026 | 🕛 12:00 - 13:00 CEST Register now 👇 www.eventbrite.be/e/know-your-...

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Know Your Numbers: The Importance of Health Checks in the Safe Hearts Plan

Join EUDF to discuss the upcoming EU Protocol on Health Checks and its role in improving diabetes and cardiometabolic care across Europe!

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

This week, our Board Member Prof. Carine de Beaufort joined the closing event of the PERFECTO project, speaking on the panel: “What’s next: outcomes, recommendations, mobilisation and implementation?” 💡 PERFECTO has played a key role in advancing systematic screening for inherited lipid disorders.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🚨 Event Alert! We’re excited to share that our Executive Director, Bart Torbeyns, will be speaking at the Economics of Obesity and Metabolic Health Summit, organised by Economist Impact. 🎤 Bart will join the panel: “How could obesity and metabolic health reduction lower the incidence of NCDs?”

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🚨 Event reminder! Our second webinar on the EU Safe Hearts Plan is just around the corner! This session will focus on the upcoming EU Protocol on Health Checks, a flagship initiative aimed at strengthening early detection and improving outcomes in diabetes and cardiometabolic health.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

🚨 Conference Alert! The 18th Primary Care Diabetes Europe (PCDE) Conference is coming this September to Istanbul, Turkey - bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers, and experts committed to advancing diabetes care in primary care settings.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

🚨 We’re excited to announce the second webinar on the Safe Hearts Plan! 🔎 Our upcoming session will dive into the EU Protocol on Health Checks, a flagship initiative set to launch by the end of 2026, designed to strengthen early detection and improve outcomes in diabetes and cardiometabolic health.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

On Saturday, Bart Torbeyns, our Executive Director, took part in the International Diabetes Federation Europe (@idfe.bsky.social) meeting centered around powerful theme: Together Everyone Achieves More. He highlighted the strong collaboration EUDF has built with IDF-Europe experts over the years.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Last December, the European Commission published the EU Safe Hearts Plan, with focus on prevention, early detection, and treatment of #CVD, #diabetes, and #obesity. 📊 See our infographic below to learn more about the Plan and its potential to strengthen diabetes and cardiometabolic care.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Today we mark World Obesity Day 🌍 Obesity and diabetes are deeply interconnected conditions, sharing many of the same root causes. Both are chronic, recurrent diseases that come with similar challenges and long-term complications.

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European Association for the Study of Diabetes @easdnews.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

On this #WorldObesityDay, we highlight that #obesity, #diabetes & #cardiovascular disease are not separate battles, they're part of the same global health challenge. The EU Safe Hearts Plan is a concrete step toward change. 🎥👇We stand behind this call. @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

#Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death in Europe - yet its close links with #diabetes and #obesity are still too often underestimated.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our webinar on the EU Safe Hearts Plan and its implications for people living with — or at risk of - CVD, diabetes and obesity. If you missed it, you can watch the recording here: youtu.be/oqhfT7HCyHQ?...

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European Association for the Study of Diabetes @easdnews.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

A new consensus roadmap with 14 recommendations to guide the use of #AI in #diabetescare is out! It aims to improve workflows & reduce administrative burdens amongst others,explain @barttorbeyns.bsky.social & Stefano Del Prato from the @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social.🔗 easd-elearning.eu/news/461/Rea...

Figure 1: The four person-centred priorities for the design and implementation of AI-driven clinical decision support systems (AI-CDSS).

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

🚨 Webinar tomorrow! There is still time to register for our webinar taking place tomorrow, from 12:00–13:00 CET. We will discuss the EU Safe Hearts Plan, and explore how it can strengthen diabetes and obesity care across Europe. Register here: lnkd.in/e3AaRaef See you there!

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices are transforming diabetes care, helping people reduce the daily burden of the condition. As the market expands and more devices enter the EU, one issue remains: there are currently no EU CGM-specific regulatory guidelines or harmonised quality standards.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

📣 One week to go! Next Wednesday, we are hosting a webinar: “The EU Safe Hearts Plan: Advancing Diabetes Care Across Europe.” During this session, we will explore the EU Safe Hearts Plan, published last December, and discuss how it can help strengthen diabetes and obesity care across Europe.

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European Association for the Study of Diabetes @easdnews.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

We're pleased to support the upcoming @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social #webinar on the #EU Safe Hearts Plan & its potential to advance #diabetes & #obesity care through a person-centred approach. 📅 25 Feb 2026 | 🕛12:00 (CET) Register below to join the discussion ⬇️ www.eventbrite.be/e/eu-safe-he...

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

🚨 Webinar Alert 🚨 EUDF is hosting an important webinar: “The EU Safe Hearts Plan: Advancing Diabetes Care Across Europe.” This session will explore the EU Safe Hearts Plan and discuss how it can strengthen #diabetes and #obesity care across Europe.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

💡 Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices are reshaping diabetes care. They ease the daily burden for people living with #diabetes and improve glycaemic control, especially as more devices integrate with insulin pumps for automated insulin delivery.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

📢 Save the Date! In just a few weeks, we are hosting an important webinar: “The EU Safe Hearts Plan: Advancing Diabetes Care Across Europe” Together, we’ll explore the European Commission’s EU Safe Hearts Plan and its potential to strengthen diabetes and obesity care across Europe.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

🚨 New Publication Alert! A new article has been published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, co authored by Chantal Mathieu, Stefano Del Prato, Francesco Giorgino, Jennifer Sargent, Bart Torbeyns, and Kasia Karpinska.

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