Type 1 Diabetes – Advancing a Global Road Map for Improved and Integrated Care in Low-Resource Settings

On 4-6 February 2025, 150 delegates from 50 different countries convened in Copenhagen Denmark to take part in an international meeting on type 1 diabetes. The meeting was cohosted by World Diabetes Foundation, East Africa Diabetes Study Group, University of Geneva Faculty of Medicine, and Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy.

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The meeting convened a diverse group of stakeholders from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including ministries of health, civil society organisations, academic institutions, and people with lived experience of T1D. Through the summary report, discover the knowledge, insights, and collaborative spirit that shaped this landmark event.

KEY INSIGHTS

• Understanding the epidemiology of type 1 diabetes
  Participants reviewed the current evidence, identified data gaps, and examined ongoing global efforts to map the burden of T1D, particularly in LMICs.

• Improving diagnosis and treatment
  Discussions highlighted clinical outcomes, health system assessments, and real‑world experiences, with a focus on sustainable, equitable, and accessible care models.

• Strengthening global and country partnerships
  Stakeholders identified opportunities for greater alignment, investment, and collaboration to scale up T1D care in diverse contexts.

• The draft 2025 Copenhagen Call to Action on Type 1 Diabetes.

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GLOBAL HEALTH PODCAST - DDEA

The Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy Global Health Podcast: "Type 1 Diabetes – Challenges and Actions" explores the realities of type 1 diabetes care in low- and middle-income countries, featuring voices driving change through research, policy, and lived experience.

Producer and publisher: Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy
Audio production: Mediehuset Periskop
Host: Gretchen Repasky

This podcast was produced in connection with the international meeting Type 1 Diabetes, Advancing a Global Roadmap for Improved and Integrated Care in Low-Resource Settings, held in February 2025 in Copenhagen, Denmark. This meeting was organised and hosted by the World Diabetes Foundation, Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy, the Faculty of Medicine - UNIGE at the University of Geneva, and the East African Diabetes Study Group.

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