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IDF: Diabetes Activism Global Style

Miranda Schwartz
1 November 1997
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An abundance of valuable information was gathered at the 16th Annual International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Congress in Helsinki, Finland this past July.

The IDF aims to enhance the quality of life for people with diabetes. It is the only global advocate for diabetes issues, with member associations in 121 countries, regional offices, individual members and corporate partners. Members total one million with over 90 percent being lay people with diabetes and their family members.

For membership information, contact the International Diabetes Federation at rue Defacqz 1, 1000 Brussels, Belgium, or send a fax to 32-2/538-5114.


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