World Diabetes Congress news alert June 2009
The International Diabetes Federation is an umbrella organization of over 200 national associations, spread throughout the world. The Federation creates a powerful global voice for diabetes. IDF’s greatest strength is our massive grassroots base that can mobilize change – like we achieved with the United Nations Resolution on diabetes – to improve the lives of the over 250 million people living with diabetes worldwide and the many more at risk. Join us in Montreal to lobby for change for people affected by non-communicable diseases, including diabetes, which threatens to overwhelm healthcare systems. Governments must act now. Let’s raise our voices and force political action for improved prevention, care and treatment of diabetes. To do nothing is not an option.
More highlights from the programme
The Congress has dedicated sessions on Living with Diabetes and Association Development for non-healthcare professionals. These innovative formats invite all to “have their say”.
Association Development
IDF through the decades: have we met our aims?
Speaker: Prof. Morsi Arab, 22 October 2009 08:30 - 09:00
Clinical Research
In-hospital glycaemic management of diabetes
Speaker: Dr. Guillermo Umpierrez, 21 October 2009 13:30 - 14:30
Education
How does culture impact on diabetes education?
Speaker: Ms. Marg McGill, 19 October 2009 09:30 - 10:30
Foundation Science
Genome-wide association scans for obesity and diabetes
Speaker: Dr. Nick Wareham, 20 October 2009 13:30 - 14:30
Healthcare & Epidemiology
Models of diabetes care from around the world
Speaker: Dr. Stewart Harris, 21 October 2009 08:30 - 10:30
Living with Diabetes
Alternative medicine: its role and practice
Speaker: Prof. Azad Khan, 20 October 2009 08:30 - 10:30
Tourisme Montréal «micro-sites»
Enjoy a special service brought to you by the Montreal Convention Bureau: a tailor-made cultural calendar that focuses on the week of the congress listing events and activities that you can enjoy during your visit.
Association spotlight – IDF European Region
“The European Region of the International Diabetes Federation really looks forward to the 20th World Diabetes Conference in October, especially all the activities that will take place in the Global Diabetes Village.
We also have another great reason to be there: our Region will for the first time in its history organize its General Assembly outside its own territory. The IDF Europe General Assembly will be held on 17 October in Montreal. So that's the place to be!”
Lex Herrebrugh - Regional Manager IDF Europe
Visas
Now is the time to plan your trip to Montreal! Please make sure that you meet the entry requirements to visit Canada. You must:
- have a valid travel document, such as a passport.
- be in good health.
- satisfy an immigration officer that you have ties, such as a job, home and family, that will take you back to your country of origin.
- satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit.
- have enough money for your stay.
You may also need:
- a Temporary Resident Visa, depending on your citizenship.
- a medical examination.
- a letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada.
For more information, please refer to the webpage of Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
International travellers who are seeking to travel via the United States under the Visa Waiver Program are now subject to enhanced security requirements. All eligible travellers who wish to travel under the Visa Waiver Program must apply for authorization using the Electronic System for Travel Authorization ESTA even if they are only transiting the U.S. by air. More information.
See you in Montreal!
Celina Renner, Congress Manager
on behalf of the Congress team