[1] IDF is divided into seven regions,[2] to strengthen the work of national diabetes associations and enhance the collaboration between them.

IDF's national diabetes associations are divided into the following regions: Africa (AFR), Europe (EUR), Middle East and North Africa (MENA), North America and Caribbean (NAC), South and Central America (SACA), South East Asia (SEA) and Western Pacific (WP).

[3][4] IDF is associated with the Department of Public Information of the United Nations and is in official relations with the World Health Organization.

The campaign themes have included diabetes and human rights, lifestyle, obesity, disadvantaged populations, and children.

[6] Global Diabetes Walk, which reports on political, professional, and humanitarian campaigns and outreach initiatives, is celebrating its 15th anniversary.