Our Mission

We promote excellence in diabetes care through research, networking and education.

About EASD

The European Association for the Study of Diabetes e.V. (EASD) is a membership-based academic non-profit organization. It was founded in 1965 and is based in Düsseldorf, Germany.

The aims of the Association are to encourage and support research in the field of diabetes, the rapid diffusion of acquired knowledge and to facilitate its application.

Membership

Join our global network

Become a member of our international diabetes expert community, expand your professional network and improve your knowledge to shape the future of diabetes research and care.

Annual Meeting

Showcasing excellence in diabetes

The EASD Annual Meeting is the largest diabetes conferences in the world, attracting thousands of delegates. The programme showcases the latest results from basic and clinical research.

Training & Education

Disseminating knowledge and proficiency

EASD is a leading player in training and education, having trained thousands of healthcare professionals through dedicated training courses and online education activities.

Statements and Guidelines

Translating research into practice

EASD is actively involved in producing and endorsing statements and guidelines translating the latest results from diabetes research into best practices in diabetes management.

Our Foundation

Funding European diabetes research

The European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes (EFSD), founded by EASD in 2000, offers support in all areas of diabetes research through a wide range of joint and stand-alone initiatives.

Diabetologia

Diabetologia is a major monthly international diabetes journal with an Impact Factor of 10.2 (2024). It publishes original clinical, translational and experimental research on all aspects of diabetes and related subjects.

Prizes

Awarding excellence in diabetes

EASD awards several major prizes annually to honour distinguished diabetes researchers and clinicians. Prize recipients deliver an award lecture at our Annual Meeting.

Early Career Academy

Supporting career and development

The Early Career Academy supports, trains, mentors, and creates opportunities for scientists, clinicians, and students at an early or intermediate stage of their career.