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IDF Europe is the European chapter of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF).

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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 3h
💙 What a week for our #KnowYourNumbers Mobile Unit at #EASD2026! 📍 300 health checks delivered to congress attendees and the public, supporting the launch of the first-ever #EUScreeningWeek. Making prevention more accessible and helping people understand their health numbers.
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🙌 1 hour to go! See you at 10:30 at Oslo Hall for our EASD symposium on diabetes education in the AI era.   #EASD2026
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🩺 IDF Europe's Know Your Numbers Mobile Mobile Unit in action at EASD 2026 Milan! 👉 As part of the first #EUScreeningWeek, we’re bringing integrated health checks to #EASD2026. 📍 Visit us at Allianz MiCo until October 1! ❤️ #KnowYourNumbers
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
❤️ On #WorldHeartDay, we welcomed Commissioner OliverVarhelyi to our Know Your Numbers Mobile Unit at #EASD2026 following the European Commission’s publication of its Proposal for a Council Recommendation on cardiovascular health checks.
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🙌 Attending #EASD2026? 👉 Drop by our booth in the Community Plaza, get a health check at our Mobile Unit and don't miss our symposium on Thursday at 10:30 in the Oslo Hall! #ScreeningWeek #KnowYourNumbers
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🌍 EU Screening Week starts today! IDF Europe is bringing free health checks to Milan and Brussels helping people identify potential health risks earlier. 🩺 Know your numbers. Know your risk. Take action early
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
💙At #FEND2026, IDF Europe is connecting diagnosis, advocacy and policy. Tomorrow, Cameron Keighron will speak on “From Diagnosis to Advocacy”, followed by Prof. Tadej Battelino on putting diabetes on the policy agenda through collaboration. ➡️ www.fend.org/conference/p...
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Programme – FEND
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
📍Are you attending #EASD2026 in Milan? Come find us and join our activities throughout the Congress ✅Join our symposium: What is the future of diabetes education in the AI era? ✅Visit our Know Your Numbers Mobile Unit ✅ Come and meet us at the Community Plaza
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🎙New podcast episode! Rita Forde & Maartje Roskams discuss how technology is changing what PwD need to learn, the role of educators and the importance of keeping innovation person-centred. 🎧Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/5FZZ... Air Liquide Healthcare is a partner of this episode 1/2
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🧠 On #WorldAlzheimersDay, we highlight the links between diabetes, brain health and cognitive decline. 💙 Protecting brain health is essential for quality of life for #PwD.
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🙌At our #EASD2026 symposium, Dr Emma Wilmot will join a panel discussion to explore how diabetes #technologies are transforming education and self-management, and why ensuring equitable access to these innovations is essential for people living with diabetes. ➡️ idf.org/europe/congr...
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🙌 On #WorldPatientSafetyDay, we highlight safe, quality care for #PwD. 👉 From preventing hypoglycaemia to early detection of #T1D and reducing DKA risk, the safety of PwD matters throughout the whole life course. #SafeCareForLife
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🙌At our #EASD2026 symposium, T2D Advocate, Erik Werson will highlight why access to diabetes education is key to empowering people living with all types of diabetes with the knowledge, skills & confidence to effectively manage their condition. ➡️ idf.org/europe/congr...
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🙌 On #WorldSepsisDay, we highlight the link between diabetes and sepsis. 👉#PwD are twice as likley to develop sepsis. Early recognition, infection prevention and timely treatment can save lives. 🎥 Learn more in our video. #Diabetes #Sepsis
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
📊 CGM is evolving, and technology selection needs to keep pace. 📄 Our new IDF Europe Expert Opinion looks at how access, reimbursement and procurement can better reflect today’s CGM technologies - focusing on performance, evidence and individual needs. ➡️ idf.org/europe/news/...
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IDF Europe Expert Opinion: Continuous Glucose Monitoring in 2026 - IDF Europe Site
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🌏 The global diabetes community is heading to Singapore! Join the IDF World Diabetes Congress from April 9 to 12, 2027 for science, exchange and collaboration. 🎥 Take a look at the video and discover what awaits at #IDF2027. ➡️ Find out more and register: idf2027.org
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🙌At our #EASD2026 symposium, Prof. Gauden Galea will join a panel discussion to bring insights on how diabetes education and digital innovation can contribute to stronger, more integrated approaches to the prevention and management of #NCDs. idf.org/europe/congr...
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🏊‍♀️ 3.5 km across the Strait of Messina to challenge diabetes stigma. 💙 #PwD, healthcare professionals and athletes came together to show that diabetes should never define what people can achieve. ➡️ idf.org/europe/membe...
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📣 Final call! The T2GETHER Summit 2026 deadline has been extended to Sept 18! 🗣️ Do you live with #T2D and want to strengthen your advocacy skills? 📍 Brussels | Oct 9–11 ✨ Free registration + travel & accommodation covered by IDF Europe. ➡️ Apply: media.idf.org/media/upload...
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🙌 At our #EASD2026 symposium, Dr Rita Forde will join a panel discussion to bring insights into the key role nurses play in diabetes education, empowering people with diabetes to build the knowledge, skills & confidence for effective self-management. ➡️ idf.org/europe/congr...
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🙌 At our #EASD2026 symposium, Dr Katarina Braune will join a panel discussion on why lived experience matters when designing & adopting digital health solutions, helping ensure they are person-centred, equitable and grounded in real-world needs. ➡️ idf.org/europe/congr...
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🔎 EU Screening Week: from Sept 29, Europe focuses on prevention, early detection & health literacy. 🌍 IDFE will bring Know Your Numbers to EASD 2026 in Milan and join the European Commission–ESC screening event in Brussels. More details soon!
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
💊 For people living with #NCDs, access means more than medicines: it means quality care and safe, effective technologies and devices. 🌍 As #GlobalWeekForActionOnNCDs closes, let’s keep pushing for Universal Health Coverage. ➡️ actonncds.org
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🌍 Nordic Forum 2026 brought diabetes representatives together in Oslo to exchange best practices and strengthen collaboration. IDF Europe contributed with insights on diabetes policy, youth engagement and CGM quality, safety and regulation. ➡️ www.diabetes.no/mer/for-till...
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
💙 Meet the people behind #YLL2026! 🎥 Hear from speakers and participants sharing their experiences and perspectives on youth leadership and advocacy. ➡️ Watch the full series: idf.org/europe/news/...
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Youth Leadership Lab 2026: meet the people behind the experience - IDF Europe Site
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
📣 Join us in Brussels on October 13 for the MOVEUP Final Dissemination Event! 💙 Discover MOVEUP’s results and experiences! 📍 NH Berlaymont, Brussels | 🕑 14:00–17:00 ➡️ Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... ➡️ moveupproject.eu
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
📬 Check your emails! Our Summer #newsletter is out! 📑 Read our editorial on #livedexperience 🙌 Save the date for our #EASD Symposium on diabetes education 📣 Learn about our #advocacy training activities 📰 Stay informed with health-related #news ➡️ createsend.com/t/t-ECCAD71E...
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🙌At our #EASD2026 symposium, Prof. Per-Ola Carlsson will present insights on how AI-driven digital health is transforming diabetes self-management, supporting both HCPs & people living with #diabetes through more personalised care. ➡️Read more: idf.org/europe/congr...
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
🌍 The Global Week for Action on #NCDs is here! 📅 Aug 31-Sep 4, everyone has a role to play in turning commitments into action. 🩸 For #diabetes, this means better prevention, care, access and support. ➡️ actonncds.org #ActOnNCDs
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🙌At our #EASD2026 symposium, Prof. Michael Trenell will present insights on the role of digital health platforms in #T2D #education and self-management support, and how to scale their adoption within healthcare systems. ➡️Discover the programme: idf.org/europe/congr...
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
📄The Youth Leadership Lab (YLL) 2026 Report is out! 🌍20 participants from 20 countries. 8 mentors. 4 advocacy projects. 20+ sessions and activities. 50+ people contributing their expertise, energy and passion. ➡️https://idf.org/europe/what-we-do/youth-activities/ylc-yll/
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
📣 Applications are open for the #T2GETHER Summit 2026! 🗣️ Live with #T2D? Join a European community, build advocacy skills & share your voice. 📍 Brussels | Oct 9-11 💙 Travel & accommodation covered ⏰ Apply by Sept 7 ➡️ Apply now: idf.org/europe/our-n...
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
🌍 On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we thank the volunteers & humanitarian workers supporting communities in crisis. 📊 In 2026, 239 million people are expected to need humanitarian assistance. 🩺 For #PwD, access to essential care can be severely disrupted.
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🙌 At our #EASD2026 symposium, Martina Boccardo will present insights from our research on #diabetes #education across Europe. 📚 Alongside medicines & technologies, quality education is key to build knowledge, skills and confidence for self-management. ➡️ Programme: idf.org/europe/congr...
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
🌍 Different contexts. Common aspirations. This #InternationalYouthDay, we celebrate young diabetes advocates shaping a better future. The #YLL2026 brought together young people from across Europe to turn shared aspirations into action. 📖 Read the report: media.idf.org/.../2026/08/...
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
💡Our EASD Symposium will be opened by Prof. Tadej Battelino & moderated by Uroš Bogdanović. Together, they will set the stage for insightful discussions on the future of #diabetes education in the AI era, bringing together people living with #T1D & #T2D HCPs & health policy experts.
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
📲The DiaPS app is now live! Whether you're starting your physical activity journey or already active, DiaPS offers trusted resources, practical tips and a supportive community to help people living with T1D stay active with confidence. ➡️Download it: sportsanddiabetes.eu/diaps/
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🔬Innovation is transforming #diabetes prevention and care, and policy must keep pace. How can policy accelerate the adoption of evidence–based advances in diabetes care? ➡️Read our report: idf.org/europe/news/...
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
💙A milestone for diabetes care in Ireland. 🙌The Irish Department of Health has published the country’s first national diabetes strategy, Diabetes Policy and Services Review: A Strategy for Better Care. ➡️Read the full article: idf.org/europe/membe...
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Ireland launches its first national diabetes strategy: a milestone for diabetes care
Ireland’s first national diabetes strategy provides a strategic framework to guide future improvements in diabetes policy and services, recognising that the needs of PwD continue to evolve and that collaborative action is needed to deliver equitable, person-centred care.
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
🏃Creating inclusive sports events starts with removing barriers. 👉The new infographic from the MOVEUP project provides practical recommendations to create safe, accessible & adaptable physical activity opportunities for people living with chronic health conditions. ➡️ media.idf.org/media/upload...
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🤔What is the future of #diabetes #education in the #AI era? At our #EASD2026 Symposium, we will explore this topic through presentations and discussions bringing together people living with #T1D & #T2D, HCPs, diabetes educators and health policy experts. idf.org/europe/congr...
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
📢The #BiotechAct is an opportunity to drive innovation that delivers real benefits for #PwD. 👉IDF Europe calls for a patient-centred Act that improves access, affordability and involves lived experience to achieve better health outcomes. ➡️Read more: media.idf.org/media/upload...
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
📢 The European Medicines Agency has launched a public consultation on a concept paper to revise its Guideline on biosimilars. Stakeholders are invited to share their feedback by October 31, 2026. 📝 Read more & submit your comments: www.ema.europa.eu/en/similar-b...
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Similar biological medicinal products - Scientific guideline | European Medicines Agency (EMA)
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
🙌 What to expect from our #EASD2026 Symposium? People living with #diabetes, HCPs, educators & policy experts will discuss: 🔹 Gaps & opportunities in diabetes education 🔹 Digital health & self-management 🔹 AI-powered education & care 🔹 Person-centred diabetes education ➡️ idf.org/europe/congr...
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
🩺 This #WorldHepatitisDay, we raise awareness of the link between hepatitis and #T2D. People living with Hepatitis B and C have an increased risk of developing diabetes. Prevention, vaccination, early diagnosis and diabetes screening are key to improving health outcomes.
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🤔What is the future of #diabetes #education in the #AI era? At our #EASD2026 Symposium, we will explore this topic through presentations and discussions bringing together people living with #T1D & #T2D, HCPs, diabetes educators and health policy experts. idf.org/europe/congr...
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🧠Yesterday was #WorldBrainDay! #PwD are at increased risk of cognitive impairment. New findings from the Horizon 2020-funded RECOGNISED project suggest retinal assessments in people living with T2D could support earlier identification. ➡️Read more: idf.org/europe/news/...
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
🩺Simplifying the EU medical devices framework must not come at the expense of patient safety. IDF Europe calls for consistent assessments, greater transparency, stronger reporting systems and meaningful lived experience involvement. ➡️ idf.org/europe/news/...
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Simplifying the EU medical devices framework: patient safety must remain at its core - IDF Europe Site
In the EP, MEP Oliver Schenk, rapporteur in the Committee on Public Health (SANT), published his draft report, setting out the Committee’s initial position. Member States are also examining the proposal in the Council, with both institutions seeking to advance negotiations quickly.
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🌍 Every child should have equal access to clinical research. @ema.europa.eu ' EnprEMA has launched a public consultation on draft recommendations to prevent language exclusion in cross-border paediatric clinical trials. 🗓️ Submit feedback by Aug 31. ➡️ www.ema.europa.eu/en/partners-...
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
🙌Are you attending #EASD2026 in Milan? Join our symposium “What is the future of diabetes education in the AI era?", as PwD, HCPs, educators and other experts explore how we can shape diabetes education that is innovative, person-centred and equitable. ➡️ idf.org/europe/congr...
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IDF Europe Symposium at EASD 2026: “What is the future of diabetes education in the AI era?” - IDF Europe Site
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