🌍 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 is the European chapter of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF).
📲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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🔬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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💙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...
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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🏃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...
🤔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...
📢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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📢 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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🙌 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...
🩺 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.
🤔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...
🧠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/...
🩺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/...
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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🌍 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-...
🙌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...
IDF Europe Symposium at EASD 2026: “What is the future of diabetes education in the AI era?” - IDF Europe Site
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💡 The European Commission and European Medicines Agency are hosting a multi-stakeholder workshop on Regulatory Sandboxes on Sept 21 in Amsterdam. 🗓️ Nominations close Aug 17, with live streaming available. ➡️ www.ema.europa.eu/en/events/jo...
🌟 The 15th IDF Europe YLL brought together 20 young PwD from 19 countries in Évora, Portugal! 🤝 A youth-led week of learning, connection and action, where participants strengthened their leadership skills and developed ideas to drive change in the diabetes community.
⚽️ The 8th Insulin on Board Cup brought together 222 players from 25 teams in Warsaw, celebrating sport, inclusion and community for people living with diabetes. 👉 For the 3rd year, IDF Europe provided honorary patronage to this inspiring initiative. ➡️ idf.org/europe/news/...
🔬 The EU-funded #ISLET project has been featured by CORDIS, highlighting advances in stem cell-based therapies for T1D. ➡️ idf.org/europe/news/...
EU-funded ISLET project featured by CORDIS for advancing stem cell research in type 1 diabetes - IDF Europe Site
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🚀 The IDF Europe Youth Leadership Lab 2026 has begun! 🌍 We welcomed 20 young leaders from 19 countries & eight mentors in Évora, Portugal, for a week of learning, collaboration and advocacy.
📢On June 23, IDF Europe’s Sabine Dupont joined the 7th HTA Stakeholder Network meeting with EU Commission Member States & stakeholders to discuss the first Joint Clinical Assessment under EU HTA, early implementation lessons and stronger lived experience and carer engagement.
📢Our Director of Policy & Strategy, Sabine Dupont, represented IDF Europe and joined the Patients' and Consumers' and Healthcare Professionals’ Working Party joint meeting to discuss the European Health Data Space, pharmaceutical legislation, critical medicines & One Health.
📢On July 1–2, former IDF Europe President João Valente Nabais joined @ema.europa.eu eu workshop on cardiovascular innovation, highlighting links between diabetes, CVD, kidney & liver disease, the need for holistic, equitable care and the growing role of data & AI.
💙 Last week, IDF Europe joined the meeting celebrating the 20th anniversary of EMA’s PCWP 🎉 Congratulations to all who have advanced meaningful lived experience and consumer involvement in medicines regulation. Together, we continue building more person-centred #healthcare for #PwD.
This week marked 20 years of EMA’s Patients’ and Consumers’ Working Party – two decades of partnership, progress and patient-centered impact. Since its creation in 2006, it has helped ensure their perspectives are meaningfully reflected in medicines regulation in the EU. Thank you
📬Our June #newsletter is out! 📑Read our editorial on #humanitarian crises 📣Learn about our #advocacy training activities 📰Stay informed with health-related #news 🔬Discover updates from our #research projects ➡https://createsend.com/t/t-AB0F998FCC58EC5F2540EF23F30FEDED
💙 Empowering #PwD through education. @FEDE_Diabetes' "Educational Diabetes Agent" programme has trained 1,500+ PwD & carers as peer educators and advocates. 👏 A new advanced course, "Educational Agent+", is coming soon! ️➡️Read the full article here: idf.org/europe/membe...
💻 Putting lived experience at the heart of #DigitalHealth assessment in Europe. 💙IDF Europe joined the ASSESS_DHT consortium in Berlin to advance #HTA of digital #HealthTechnologies and is leading guidance on lived experience engagement for shaping better #healthcare decisions.
🎉 NICE has approved teplizumab in the UK, the first treatment to delay the onset of #T1D. ➡️ www.nice.org.uk/news/article...
First disease-modifying therapy for NHS use to delay the onset of type 1 diabetes recommended
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