(5thedn), Brussels, Belgium

Author(s): International Diabetes Federation (IDF-2011) IDF Diabetes Atlas

Abstract

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is an umbrella organization of over 230 national diabetes associations in more than 160 countries and territories.[1] The Federation has been leading the global diabetes community since 1950.[1] It is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.[2] It represents the interests of the growing number of people with diabetes and those at risk. IDF's mission is to promote diabetes care, prevention and a cure worldwide.

According to the latest IDF figures,[3] there are currently 463 million people living with diabetes and the total is expected to rise to 700 million by 2045. Over 75% of people with diabetes live in low- and middle-income countries and half of adults living with diabetes are undiagnosed.

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