IDF member associations and partners develop an extensive range of activities, tailored to a variety of groups. Activities that are organized every year include:
- Lighting buildings and monuments in blue – the colour of the diabetes circle
- Walks and cycle rides
- Radio and television programmes
- Sports events
- Free screenings for diabetes and its complications
- Public information meetings
- Poster and leaflet campaigns
- Diabetes workshops and exhibitions
- Press conferences
- Newspaper and magazine articles
- Events for children and adolescents
- Activities and lessons in schools