Türk Diyabet Cemiyeti

What Türk Diyabet Cemiyeti does

Türk Diyabet Cemiyeti (Turkish Diabetes Association) is a non-profit civic association (dernek) founded in 1955 in Istanbul, Turkey, dedicated to diabetes prevention, patient education, and advocacy. It holds 'Public Benefit Association' status granted by Cabinet decision in 1963 and was the 21st member of the International Diabetes Federation in 1959. The organization is governed by an elected Board of Directors and operates in close collaboration with the Türk Diyabet ve Obezite Vakfı (TÜDOV) foundation it initiated in 1999. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees, though this excludes staff at affiliated care facilities.

The association runs a vertically integrated diabetes care ecosystem anchored by the Prof. Dr. Nazif Bağrıaçık Diabetes Hospital in Kadıköy (opened 2015) operated jointly with TÜDOV. Patient-facing programs include DOFEM (Diabetes and Obesity Awareness Training Center, 2016, serving 24,889 people free of charge), Diabetes Summer Camps running 55+ years, Diabetes Patient School, Type 2 Risk self-assessment tool, Diabetes ID Cards, emergency bracelets, and TEAM1 (a Type 1 running team launched 2018). Content and community assets comprise the quarterly Diyabet-Sağlıklı Yaşam Dergisi magazine (20+ years), the annual Türk Diyabet Yıllığı yearbook (since 2016), the National Diabetes Congress (1,200–1,500 attendees annually), and an active social presence on Twitter and YouTube.

The business model blends charitable non-profit funding (membership fees, donations, contributions) with two disclosed commercial streams: a Medical Device Sales Center retailing Continuous Glucose Monitoring systems and other supplies, and Cemiyetonline.com, an e-commerce workshop and sales platform launched in 2021 under Türk Diyabet Cemiyeti İktisadi İşletmesi (the association's economic enterprise). Many core services are provided free of charge. Geography is single-country domestic (Turkey), and the served customer base spans Type 1 (primary), Type 2 and at-risk, gestational diabetes patients, plus healthcare professionals.

Name

Türk Diyabet Cemiyeti

Legal name

Türk Diyabet Cemiyeti Derneği

Website

https://diyabetcemiyeti.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Türk Diyabet Cemiyeti is a Turkish non-profit association founded in 1955 that delivers diabetes education, patient support, advocacy, specialty hospital services, CGM device retail, and community programs to Type 1, Type 2, gestational patients, and healthcare professionals across Turkey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diabetes Patient Advocacy & Education Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Diabetes (General) (HLAKADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Type 1 Diabetes Care (HLAKADAB), Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems (HLAHAHAA), Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) / Closed-Loop Systems (HLAHAHAF)

Keywords

• Diabetes patient education
• Diabetes awareness programs
• Medical device distribution
• Patient advocacy services
• Healthcare community programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Türk Diyabet Cemiyeti operates a Medical Device Sales Center selling Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems and other diabetes medical devices to patients.
2. Cemiyetonline.com E-commerce Platform: The association's commercial enterprise Türk Diyabet Cemiyeti İktisadi İşletmesi operates an online workshop and sales platform (cemiyetonline.com) selling products and educational content. Revenue supports diabetes advocacy and patient quality of life improvement initiatives.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Türk Diyabet Cemiyeti is a non-profit civic association dedicated to diabetes education, patient support, and advocacy in Turkey. It provides free patient education through the DOFEM training center and Diabetes Patient School, runs summer camps for Type 1 diabetic children, sells Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) medical devices, and operates a hospital specializing in diabetes care. The association also publishes a quarterly health magazine, organizes the annual National Diabetes Congress, and sells diabetes-related products through its Cemiyetonline.com e-commerce platform.

Product overview

Türk Diyabet Cemiyeti operates as a non-profit association offering a comprehensive portfolio of diabetes-related products and services. The core offerings include healthcare services (Diabetes Summer Camps, Diabetes Patient School, Diabetes Hospital), educational platforms (DOFEM Training Center, Diyabet Magazine, Turkish Diabetes Yearbook), patient identification tools (Diabetes ID Card, Diabetes Bracelet), medical device sales (CGM systems), e-commerce platform (Cemiyetonline.com), health assessment tools (Type 2 Risk Test), and community initiatives (TEAM1 Running Team). The association also organizes the annual National Diabetes Congress. These offerings work together to provide holistic diabetes management support, education, and community engagement for diabetic patients in Turkey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DOFEM: Diabetes and Obesity Awareness Training Center providing free education and consultancy to diabetes patients and their families on diabetes management, nutrition, and exercise
• Diyabet Dergisi (Diyabet-Sağlıklı Yaşam Dergisi)
• TEAM1
• Diyabet Yaz Kampı (Diabetes Summer Camp)
• Cemiyetonline.com
• Türk Diyabet Yıllığı

Products and services

• Tıbbi Cihaz Satış Merkezi (Medical Device Sales Center) Medical device sales center providing Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems and related diabetes management devices to diabetic individuals.
• Diyabet Yaz Kampı (Diabetes Summer Camp) Summer education camps for children and youth with Type 1 diabetes, providing free-of-charge participation with diabetes management training and self-monitoring education.
• Diyabet Hasta Okulu (Diabetes Patient School) Diabetes patient school providing education on diabetes management, nutrition, exercise, and insulin applications.
• DOFEM (Diabetes and Obesity Awareness Training Center) Diabetes and Obesity Awareness Training Center offering free education and counseling to diabetic and obese patients, providing services including dietitians, diabetes nurses, and exercise trainers. Has served 24,889 people since its founding.
• Cemiyetonline.com Atölye ve Satış Platformu (Workshop and Sales Platform) Online workshop and sales platform operated by Türk Diyabet Cemiyeti's commercial enterprise, offering products and educational content to support diabetes patients and fund diabetes awareness initiatives.
• Ulusal Diyabet Kongresi (National Diabetes Congress) Annual national diabetes congress bringing together Endocrinologists, Internal Medicine Specialists, Family Physicians, Diabetes Nurses, and Diabetes Dietitians, with 1200-1500 annual attendees.
• Prof. Dr. Nazif Bağrıaçık Diyabet Hastanesi (Diabetes Hospital) Specialized diabetes hospital in Kadıköy, Istanbul, opened in 2015 through collaboration between Türk Diyabet Cemiyeti and Türk Diyabet ve Obezite Vakfı.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24,889 people received free education and consultation through DOFEM
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Diabetes Federation (IDF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1959Türk Diyabet Cemiyeti became the 21st member of IDF in 1959, establishing international recognition and collaboration in diabetes advocacy. IDF is a umbrella organization of over 240 national diabetes associations.
• Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Sağlık Bakanlığı (Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial government partnership for public health initiatives in diabetes care and awareness.
• Dr. Nazif Bağrıaçık Kadıköy Hastanesi (Dr. Nazif Bağrıaçık Kadıköy Hospital)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital partnership named after founder Dr. Nazif Bağrıaçık. Prof. Dr. Nazif Bağrıaçık Diabetes Hospital opened in Kadıköy in 2015.
• Türk Diyabet ve Obezite Vakfı (Turkish Diabetes and Obesity Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1999 as an initiative of Türk Diyabet Cemiyeti. Both organizations work together on diabetes education, congresses, scientific research, summer camps, and related activities.
• Türkiye Diyabet Vakfı (Turkey Diabetes Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating foundation focused on diabetes-related initiatives in Turkey.
• Türkiye Obezite Araştırma Derneği (Turkey Obesity Research Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner association working on obesity research and its connection to diabetes.
• Lions Federasyonu (Lions Federation)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLions Federation donated a Mobile Health Service Vehicle used for diabetes screenings in accordance with regulations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Diabetes UK: UK national diabetes charity providing patient support, research funding, and healthcare professional engagement. Closely comparable in mission, multi-channel programs, and advocacy-driven non-profit model.
• Diabetes Canada: Canadian national diabetes charity delivering research funding, education, professional guidelines, and community programs. Comparable scope, structure, and patient/professional dual-audience model.
• Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF / Breakthrough T1D): Global Type 1 diabetes research and advocacy non-profit. Comparable given the association's Type 1-focused summer camps, children's programs, and IDF-aligned T1D community activities.
• American Diabetes Association: The largest US-based non-profit focused on diabetes research, advocacy, and education. Directly comparable as a national diabetes association offering patient education, professional conferences, publications, and community programs.

Regional players

• German Diabetes Association (DDG): Germany's national scientific diabetes society running congresses, certification, and education. Comparable as a European national diabetes organization with strong physician-congress and clinical guideline focus.
• DiaCare (India): India-based diabetes-focused health and education organization. Comparable as a regional diabetes awareness, screening, and patient education non-profit operating in an emerging market.

Others

• Türk Diyabet ve Obezite Vakfı (TÜDOV): Foundation initiated by Türk Diyabet Cemiyeti in 1999; operates the Prof. Dr. Nazif Bağrıaçık Diabetes Hospital jointly. Closely linked ecosystem partner rather than competitor.
• Lions Clubs International: Global service organization that donated the mobile health screening vehicle used by the association. Comparable as a community-based health-screening and diabetes-awareness partner.

Broad incumbents

• International Diabetes Federation (IDF): Umbrella organization of 240+ national diabetes associations, of which Türk Diyabet Cemiyeti is a founding-era member. Comparable as the global coordinating body for diabetes advocacy, education, and policy work.
• World Health Organization (WHO) — Diabetes Programme: Sets global diabetes policy, treatment targets, and awareness frameworks (including World Diabetes Day). Comparable as the policy-level counterpart to national diabetes associations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DiyabetCemiyeti
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TurkDiabetCemiyeti
• Facebookfacebook.com/diyabetcemiyeti
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/turkdiyabetcemiyeti

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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