Michael William Hirst

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is an umbrella organization of over 240 national diabetes associations in 160 countries and territories. The private company is based in Brussels, Belgium. The mission of IDF is to promote diabetes care, prevention, and a cure worldwide. IDF advocates for people with diabetes and works towards its mission by collaborating with national diabetes associations, healthcare professionals, and policymakers. Founded in 1950, IDF represents the interests of the growing number of people with diabetes and those at risk.