World Diabetes Congress news alert July 2009

The world is experiencing a global epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that threatens to overwhelm healthcare systems worldwide. An under-estimated cause of poverty and a barrier to economic development, NCDs including diabetes are estimated to reduce GDP by up to 5% in many low- and middle-income countries. The evidence shows that the majority of NCDs can be prevented by addressing risk factors like unhealthy diet, physical inactivity and tobacco use. In many cases, type 2 diabetes can be prevented by maintaining a healthy weight and being physically active.

When planning your stay in Montreal don’t forget to include the IDF 5K Walk/Run on Thursday morning. Get fit and unite for diabetes.

More highlights from the programme

Association Development

Prevention initiatives for type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes
Speaker: Dr. Abdullah Ben-Nakhi, 21 October 2009, 13:30 - 14:30

Clinical Research

Is anti-obesity drug treatment appropriate for treatment of obese patients with type 2 diabetes?
Speaker: Prof. Luc Van Gaal, 19 October 2009, 13:30 - 14:30

Education

Establishing diabetes education in emerging countries
Speaker: Dr. Sonia Kakar, 20 October 2009, 15:00-17:00

Foundation Science

Type 1 diabetes: from pathogenesis to intervention trials
Speaker: Dr. Pere Santamaria, 20 October 2009, 15:00-17:00

Healthcare & Epidemiology

Populations at risk: understanding why
Speaker: Dr. Eugene Sobngwi, 20 October 2009, 08:30 - 10:30

Living with Diabetes

Prevention of type 2 diabetes and CVD: diabesity
Speaker: Prof. Nigel Unwin, 21 October 2009 08:30 - 09:30

Association spotlight – Qatar Diabetes Association

"The prevalence of diabetes in Qatar and the Arabian Gulf in general has reached epidemic proportions. Six of the Gulf region's countries occupy spots on the 10 countries with the highest prevalence in the world according to the IDF Diabetes Atlas.

The Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA) is part of the Qatar Foundation (QF) for education, science and community development, an organization headed by Her Highness Sheikha Moza the wife of the Emir of Qatar. The support and strength QDA gets from its association with QF allows it to assume a strong leadership role in the diabetes care and management field both in Qatar and the region. QDA places big emphasis on raising public awareness of diabetes, its management and prevention through programmes of education and general public information. QDA and all of the related organizations in Qatar strive to improve the health and well being of both people with diabetes and those who are at risk - to help them live a better and healthier life.

The IDF World Diabetes Congress will focus on the latest issues and ideas in diabetes and on exchanging information. The Qatar Diabetes Association is proud to be in Montreal to welcome people from all over the world who are sharing in the continuing fight against diabetes.”

Dr. Abdullah Al Hamaq (MPH, PhD)
Executive Director
Qatar Diabetes Association

Standard rate

Register before 31 July and save up to 200 Euro on a full congress registration. IDF strives to facilitate participation at its World Diabetes Congresses for delegates lacking financial means. Please see our registration fees on www.worlddiabetescongress.org and find out if you could benefit from our preferential rates. IDF offers subsidized rates for students and delegates from 54 low income countries (World Bank list) and a reduced rate for all professionals in the healthcare sector.

The IDF 5K Run/Walk

The IDF 5K Run/Walk to Change Diabetes emphasizes the need for increased physical activity to help prevent type 2 diabetes and diabetes complications. The IDF 5K Run/Walk will be a main attraction at the 20th World Diabetes Congress and the only event that will take congress participants into the streets of Montreal.

Participation is free for all participants of the 20th World Diabetes Congress as well as for the general public. More information.

IDF 2009 Montreal

International Diabetes Federation