Diabetes Vaud

What Diabetes Vaud does

Diabetes Vaud (diabètevaud), legally Diabetevaud, is a non-profit patient association (association sans but lucratif) founded in 1959 and headquartered at Avenue de Provence 4 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Operating under the governance of a committee led by President Léonore Porchet and Director Aurélie Giger, the association serves the approximately 40,000 people living with diabetes in the canton of Vaud and is affiliated with Diabète Suisse at the national level. It employs roughly 15 staff including diabetes specialist nurses, general nurses, podiatrists, secretaries, accountants, and project managers.

The association delivers a portfolio of clinical services, educational programs, and advocacy. Clinical offerings include nursing consultations (covered by Swiss basic health insurance with prescription), podiatry services added in September 2024, and distribution of continuous glucose monitoring equipment including Dexcom G6 with the G7 transition beginning late 2026. Structured educational programs comprise DIAfit (physical activity), DIAfood (nutrition by diabetology-trained dietitians), and the EVIVO chronic-disease self-management course co-developed with the Ligue Vaudoise contre le Cancer. Additional products include the DIAline interactive Q&A platform for type 1 diabetes patients, the Club D podcast, the MAYbe Less Sugar prevention campaign, the Mallette Éducative therapeutic education tool, and regional coordination services (DiabeL, DiabEst, DiabOuest, and the Nord vaudois/Broye dispositif). The organization also convenes an annual Forum Diabète conference for healthcare professionals, with 150+ attendees documented in 2019.

Diabetes Vaud's revenue combines annual membership fees (CHF 70), equipment sales without markup, fee-based courses (with many reimbursed by basic health insurance), charitable donations, and partnerships with cantonal health networks (Réseaux Santé Vaud), academic institutions (Unisanté, Centre du diabète de Berne), and disease-specific partners (Société Suisse des Podologues, Fondation O2, Ligue Vaudoise contre le Cancer). Its go-to-market is community-led: awareness is generated through the website, newsletter, media partnerships with RTS and regional press, the annual World Diabetes Day screening campaign (which screened nearly 500 people in 2021), social media, and the Club D podcast. Distribution occurs primarily through the Lausanne headquarters, partner healthcare facilities across the canton, the vaud.asd-shop.ch online store, and online course delivery via Microsoft Teams.

Name

Diabetes Vaud

Legal name

Diabetevaud

Website

https://diabetevaud.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Diabetes Vaud is a Swiss non-profit patient association founded in 1959 serving approximately 40,000 people with diabetes in the canton of Vaud through nursing consultations, podiatry, CGM equipment distribution, insurance-reimbursed educational programs (DIAfit, DIAfood, EVIVO), prevention campaigns, and advocacy, funded by CHF 70 annual memberships, course fees, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Patient Association Healthcare Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Diabetes (General) (HLAKADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Type 1 Diabetes Care (HLAKADAB), Diabetes Care Device Accessories & Adhesives (Sensors/Pump Supplies) (HLAHAHAL), Blood Glucose Monitoring (BGM) Meters & Test Strips (HLAHAHAG), Diabetes & Blood Sugar Nutrition Coaching (HSADAFAF)

Keywords

• Diabetes patient support
• Diabetes education services
• Chronic disease management
• Nursing consultations diabetes
• Medical equipment distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Lausanne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees provide access to services, equipment distribution, and support programs
2. Medical Equipment Sales: Sale of diabetes monitoring equipment including Dexcom sensors without markup
3. Educational Course Fees: Fees for structured courses like EVIVO and DIAfit, with some covered by health insurance
4. Donations: Charitable donations support operations and programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Diabetes Vaud is a non-profit patient association that delivers diabetes care and education services to residents of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. Its core offerings include specialist nursing and podiatry consultations, distribution of continuous glucose monitoring sensors (Dexcom G6/G7) without markup, structured educational courses (DIAfit physical activity, DIAfood nutrition, EVIVO self-management), and the MAYbe Less Sugar public-health prevention campaign. The association also operates the DIAline Q&A platform for Type 1 diabetes, the Mallette Éducative pediatric education tool, the Club D podcast, and an online supplies shop.

Product overview

Diabetes Vaud is a non-profit patient association serving the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, that offers a comprehensive portfolio of diabetes support services rather than a unified technology platform. The organization provides direct healthcare services including nursing consultations, podiatry care, and diabetes supply distribution (Dexcom G6/G7 sensors), complemented by structured educational programs such as DIAfit (physical activity), DIAfood (nutrition), and EVIVO (chronic disease self-management). Additional offerings include the MAYbe Less Sugar public health campaign, the DIAline interactive Q&A platform, educational resources like the Mallette Éducative, the Club D podcast, and coordination of regional diabetes care networks. The organization also facilitates support groups, exchange cafes, legal advice, and an annual Forum Diabetes conference for healthcare professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MAYbe Less Sugar: A program to reduce added sugar consumption, initiated by Diabète Vaud

Products and services

• Dexcom G6 and G7 Sensors Distribution Distribution of Dexcom G6 and G7 continuous glucose monitoring sensors to members for diabetes self-management. Delivered through regional associations with direct billing to health insurance.
• DIAfit Physical Activity Program Group physical-activity program for people with diabetes, delivered with exercise sessions adapted to diabetic patients. Covered by basic Swiss health insurance with a doctor's prescription.
• DIAfood Nutrition Program Nutrition education program for adults with diabetes, led by dietitians specializing in diabetology. Covered by health insurance with a doctor's prescription.
• EVIVO Chronic Disease Self-Management Course Six-session structured course helping people with chronic diseases (diabetes, cancer, others) manage symptoms like fatigue, pain, and stress. Available in-person and online via Microsoft Teams; co-developed with Ligue Vaudoise contre le Cancer.
• Nursing Consultations Diabetes education and counseling consultations provided by diabetes specialist nurses and general nurses, covering blood sugar monitoring, insulin therapy education, and self-management support. Covered by basic health insurance with medical prescription.
• Podiatry Services Foot care services for diabetic patients provided by senior podiatrists, complementary to existing nursing services. Covered by basic health insurance with a medical prescription.
• DIAline Interactive Q&A Platform Interactive platform allowing people affected by Type 1 diabetes to anonymously ask questions to healthcare professionals, who respond within 7 business days. Exchanges are then made accessible to the community, classified by topic.
• Educational Kit (Mallette Éducative) Therapeutic education tool created by Candide de Carvalho to explain Type 1 diabetes to children from age 3-4 up to adults. Available for rental from Diabetes Vaud by contacting the office.
• Club D Podcast Swiss podcast giving voice to people living with diabetes in Switzerland, featuring stories and experiences of Diabetes Vaud members and others across the country.
• Diabetes Supplies Online Shop Online shop selling diabetes self-monitoring supplies including blood glucose test strips and related equipment, sold without markup to members.
• Regional Diabetes Coordination Networks Regional diabetes care coordination networks across Vaud: DiabeL (Lausanne region), Dispositif diabète du Nord vaudois et de la Broye, DiabEst (East Vaud), and DiabOuest (West Vaud), plus specialized consultations for diabetes-renal health and gestational diabetes.
• MAYbe Less Sugar Prevention Campaign Annual public-health initiative run in May to reduce added sugar consumption in Switzerland, particularly among young people, with awareness events and educational materials about hidden sugars in processed foods.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 500 people screened during World Diabetes Day 2021 foot screening campaign
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fondation O2 (Canton Neuchâtel)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with Fondation O2 and the canton of Neuchâtel's public health service to promote health and well-being through the 'Je me bouge pour ma santé' (I move for my health) physical activity platform. Swiss-wide initiative encouraging physical activity for people with chronic diseases including approximately 2.3 million people affected.
• Société Suisse des Podologues (Swiss Society of Podologists)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partnership for diabetic foot screening campaigns in Romandy. During 2021 World Diabetes Day, nearly 500 people received free foot checks through this partnership.
• Ligue Vaudoise contre le CancercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partner for the EVIVO chronic disease self-management course, supporting people with various chronic conditions including diabetes and cancer.
• Réseaux Santé VaudcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Vaud health networks for regional service coordination and delivery across different areas of the canton.
• PowerdiabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiabetes Vaud supports the Powerdiab study which aims to create an application for diabetes self-management and reducing mental load for patients, using predictive, personalized, preventive medicine technology.
• Centre du diabète de Berne (DCB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting the TIMES study investigating how the menstrual cycle influences Type 1 diabetes management, potentially improving quality of life for women with DT1.
• Diabète SuissecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational-level parent organization for regional diabetes associations in Switzerland, providing coordination and shared resources.
• Réseaux Santé VaudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Forum Diabète 2023 bringing together healthcare professionals across disciplines to discuss diabetes care pathways.
• UnisantéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing expertise on multimorbidity and patient-centered care for Forum Diabetes 2019.
• DIAline Platform UsersminorOthersPlatform for anonymous questions from people affected by Type 1 diabetes, with specialist responses made publicly accessible.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Diabetes UK: National UK charity delivering diabetes information, support services, professional resources, and advocacy. Highly analogous to Diabetes Vaud's integrated service-plus-advocacy model at a national scale.
• Diabète Suisse: National umbrella organization for regional Swiss diabetes associations, of which Diabetes Vaud is a member. Diabète Suisse coordinates policy, advocacy, and shared resources at the country level, making it the closest structural peer and parent counterpart.
• American Diabetes Association: Large U.S. patient and professional association providing education, advocacy, and resources for all types of diabetes. Comparable scope to Diabetes Vaud's combined patient-services, professional-education (Forum Diabetes), and advocacy activities.
• Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF): International Type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization. JDRF's mix of patient support, research funding, and advocacy parallels Diabetes Vaud's mandate, particularly the Type 1-focused DIAline and Mallette éducative programs.

Emerging players

• mySugr: Consumer digital diabetes self-management app (now part of Roche). Competes for the same Type 1 and Type 2 patient mindshare that Diabetes Vaud serves via DIAline, EVIVO, and DIAfood, and represents the digital-forward competition Diabetes Vaud does not currently match.

Others

• Dexcom: Leading continuous glucose monitor manufacturer whose G6 and G7 sensors Diabetes Vaud distributes. Dexcom is a key supplier and ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor, but its product roadmap (e.g., the G6→G7 transition) directly shapes Diabetes Vaud's equipment business.
• Insulet Corporation: Manufacturer of the Omnipod insulin delivery system. Diabetes Vaud's members include Omnipod users (as evidenced by the recent field-safety notice the association communicated), making Insulet a closely adjacent ecosystem participant in the same patient journey.
• Medtronic Diabetes: Global diabetes device manufacturer offering insulin pumps and integrated CGM systems. As an alternative to Dexcom and Insulet products distributed or supported via Diabetes Vaud, Medtronic is an adjacent ecosystem participant competing for the same member equipment choices.

Regional players

• Fondation O2: Canton Neuchâtel public-health foundation partnered with Diabetes Vaud on the 'Je me bouge pour ma santé' physical activity platform. Comparable regional public-health mandate targeting chronic-disease populations in neighboring Swiss cantons.
• Ligue vaudoise contre le cancer: Cantonal Vaud health association that co-develops the EVIVO chronic disease self-management course with Diabetes Vaud. Operates in the same regional geography and chronic-disease support space, making it a direct regional peer for cross-condition programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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