IDC launched a social media campaign to highlight the impact of influenza on people living with diabetes and the crucial importance of influenza vaccine uptake for this risk group.

Is a COVID-19 diagnosis associated with increased incident diagnoses of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents?

IDC organised this session delved into the complex interplay between diabetes and influenza at OPTIONS XII. It was chaired by Kirsty Short, ESWI Associate Member, featured talks by Katina Hulme, Oana Sandulescu and Tor Biering-Sørensen.

ESWI addresses common questions and misconceptions amongst the general public regarding influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. These responses, elaborated by ESWI Board Members and coalition partners, aim to increase public awareness and prevent misinformation.

Diabetes affects millions of people worldwide, making them more vulnerable to infections, including seasonal influenza. It is therefore particularly important for those suffering from diabetes to be vaccinated against influenza each year.

Discover the experiences and opinions of three female scientists at the University of Birmingham, who are working on finding out more about how insulin-making beta cells function and how new ones can grow in the lab.

Sign the Diabetes Community Pledge to support the 32 million people living with diabetes in the European Union and their families. Take action by creating a strong EU diabetes policy framework supportive of national diabetes action plans.

Type 2 diabetes is associated with increased tumor necrosis factor-α by CD8 T cells. Increased granzyme B production by natural killer cells and γδ T cells is observed in type 2 diabetes.