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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 8h

A comprehensive approach to cardiometabolic diseases is essential — and yesterday’s exchange was truly insightful. Thank you to all who contributed! 🙌

European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 8h

🔍 EUDF highlighted the importance of its 4 pillars from the EUDF Shadow CV Plan:

1️⃣ Early detection
2️⃣ Equitable care
3️⃣ Empowering people
4️⃣ Embracing science & technology

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 8h

💬 The session brought together policymakers, experts, and leading organisations to discuss the vision, challenges, and enablers of a strong European response to diabetes and cardiovascular disease, with a special focus on equity and vulnerable populations.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 8h

🤝 This plan could align Member States, stakeholders, and civil society around shared goals, building on the successes of the EU’s Beating Cancer Plan and other public health strategies.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 8h

Yesterday, at the JACARDI General Assembly Meeting, we explored how a comprehensive Cardiovascular Health Plan — one that includes diabetes and obesity — offers an opportunity to shape integrated, and equity-driven public health agenda for Europe.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 1d

🎥 Watch his invitation to the event!

🔗 Register here: lnkd.in/gvAUmriK

European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 1d

We’ll hear directly from people living with #T1D, sharing their personal stories and perspectives on diagnosis and daily life. Among them is MEP Niels Flemming Hansen @nielsflemming.konservative.dk, who will speak about his own experience with T1D and why this issue deserves urgent attention.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 1d

Together with EDENT1FI, we’re organising an important event to spotlight the power of early detection in type 1 diabetes and explore how emerging disease-modifying therapies could change the course of the disease.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 1d

📅 Save the Date: November 4

🏛️ European Parliament, Brussels

🕛 12:00–14:00

Early Detection, Better Outcomes: Addressing Unmet Needs in Type 1 Diabetes

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 2d

Excited for the discussions ahead!

📸 EUDF team with JACARDI Coordinator Benedetta Armocida.

European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 2d

With 81 partners in 21 countries, JACARDI - the Joint Action on CARdiovascular diseases and DIabetes under the #EU4Health Programme - is driving change in health literacy, early detection, integrated care, and patient empowerment.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 2d

📍 EUDF is travelling to Madrid this week for the 3rd JACARDI General Assembly!

We'll be reflecting on two years of progress in improving care pathways for people living with diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 5d

🕛 Time: 12:00–14:00

📍 Location: European Parliament, Brussels

📝 Register by October 27: lnkd.in/gvAUmriK

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 5d

🎥 Watch our video featuring guest speakers Michaela and Francesca, both living with type 1 diabetes and members of EDENT1FI’s Patient Advisory Committee. They believe that while early detection may not yet prevent diabetes, it can change how it begins.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 5d

📅 Join us on November 4 for a special event co-organised with EDENT1FI and hosted by MEP Stine Bosse. We’ll discuss the daily burden of diabetes, its impact on individuals, families, and communities, and why early detection matters.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 5d

🫂 Most importantly, it can offer a “soft landing” - a gentler transition into life with diabetes, with earlier access to psychological and emotional support.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 5d

💡But there is hope.

Early detection of type 1 diabetes can prevent DKA, giving individuals and families time to understand the disease, explore early interventions that may delay insulin dependence, and participate in research.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 5d

The emotional toll is real. Diabetes distress, burnout, depression, anxiety are unfortunately common, and often overlooked.

A late diagnosis of type 1 diabetes can be traumatic, frequently occurring during a medical emergency like diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 5d

Each day, people with diabetes make up to 180 more health-related decisions than those without the disease. These include monitoring blood glucose, deciding when and how to administer insulin, choosing what to eat, and planning physical activity.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 5d

🧠 Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay — a powerful reminder that mental well-being is just as important as physical health, especially for those living with chronic diseases like #diabetes.

💙 Living with diabetes is a full-time job.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 6d

🚀 We’re energised by the progress and excited for what’s ahead!

Follow the It's in your hands campaign:
🌐 Website: itsinyourhands.eu
🔗 LinkedIn: lnkd.in/e379aKAy
📸 Instagram: lnkd.in/eKXjmDJd

European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 6d

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to all the speakers, contributors, and participants who made this meeting so meaningful.

💬 We heard inspiring updates from our partners across work packages and were truly amazed by the incredible work being done at screening sites.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 6d

👐 Another highlight was Jurgen Vercauteren’s presentation on the It’s in Your Hands campaign — raising awareness and empowering families to make screening a routine part of preventive care.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 6d

🇪🇺 We then shared how the European Diabetes Forum is working with European policymakers to advocate for early detection of type 1 diabetes and promote the goals of the EDENT1FI initiative.

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European Diabetes Forum @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social · 6d

🎉 Yesterday marked the final day of the EDENT1FI Annual Meeting in Prague - and what an inspiring conference it was!

🗣️ We kicked off with insightful updates from the Patient Advisory Committee, whose voices continue to guide our mission.

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