The mission of the International Diabetes Federation is to improve the lives of people with diabetes and prevent diabetes in those at risk.Founded in 1950, the mission of IDF is to improve the lives of people with diabetes and prevent diabetes in those at risk.

Core values

- **Addressing the Protection Gap**: The IDF aims to close the significant protection gap where 70% of economic losses from natural hazards remain uninsured, especially in middle/low-income countries[1].
- **Improving Resilience**: It focuses on building greater resilience to climate and natural hazards risks, which is crucial for protecting economies and communities[1].
- **Enhancing Recovery**: Research indicates that a 1% increase in insurance penetration can reduce the disaster recovery burden on taxpayers by 22%, which can significantly improve the speed and efficiency of recovery efforts[1].
- **Supporting Sustainable Development**: The IDF aligns with global agreements such as the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, the Sustainable Development Goals 2030, and the COP21 Paris Agreement, contributing to broader societal and developmental goals[1].