Fundación para la Salud Novo Nordisk España

Name

Fundación para la Salud Novo Nordisk España

Legal name

Fundación para la Salud Novo Nordisk

Website

https://fundacionparalasalud.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Health Education and Patient Awareness

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAKAC

Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

SECONDARYHLAJALAF

Community Health & Prevention Program Funding

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Public Health Funding, Grants & Program Administration

Keywords

• Diabetes health education
• Obesity prevention awareness
• Patient education resources
• Chronic disease management
• School diabetes integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Product sales: Sale of educational printed materials such as carbohydrate counting tables (Tabla de raciones de hidratos de carbono), guides, and manuals through an online store and direct orders.
2. Membership / Friends of the Foundation: Individual supporters can become 'Amigos de la Fundación' with associated benefits including free shipping on purchases.
3. Corporate collaboration and donations: Companies can collaborate through sponsorship and one-time donations. Revenue is partially used to fund the Saber Comer channel.
4. Event participation fees: Registration fees for events such as the Carrera y Caminata por la Diabetes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The foundation provides free educational content, downloadable and printed guides, expert Q&A consultations, school and workplace integration resources, and awareness events focused on diabetes, obesity, and nutrition for patients, families, and healthcare professionals in Spain. It also sells printed educational materials such as carbohydrate counting tables through an online store and accepts individual memberships (Amigos de la Fundación) and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

Fundación para la Salud Novo Nordisk operates a multi-channel health education platform focused on diabetes and obesity awareness, prevention, and management in Spain. The organization offers thematic content channels covering Diabetes, Obesity, Healthy Eating (Saber Comer), Children and Adolescents, Press, and World Days. Key educational initiatives include 'Los 12 Pilares' (a 12-month prevention program), the interactive 'Hablando con Carolina' resource for young patients, and the European 'Cook2Diabeat' healthy cooking project. The foundation provides downloadable and printed materials including guides on diabetes management, carbohydrate counting tables, and specialized resources for schools and workplaces. Additional services include expert consultation, awareness events like the Madrid Race for Diabetes, and membership programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Canal Diabetes (Diabetes Channel) Comprehensive educational content channel covering all aspects of diabetes for patients, families, and healthcare professionals, including types, prevention, treatment, and daily management.
• Canal Obesidad (Obesity Channel) Educational content channel focused on obesity information, childhood obesity, mental health and obesity, and prevention strategies.
• Canal Saber Comer (Eating Wisely Channel) Nutrition and healthy eating channel featuring recipes, food labeling guidance, and the Cook2Diabeat healthy cooking initiative for diabetes and obesity patients.
• Canal Niños y Adolescentes (Children and Adolescents Channel) Specialized channel for children and adolescents with diabetes, featuring the Hablando con Carolina interactive channel, school integration resources, and age-appropriate educational materials for young patients and their families.
• Los 12 Pilares de la Prevención y Cuidados en Enfermedades Crónicas Strategic educational initiative co-developed with Fundación RedGDPS creating a 12-month cycle where each month focuses on a fundamental pillar of chronic disease prevention and self-care.
• Hablando con Carolina (Talking with Carolina) Interactive educational resource featuring Carolina, a young person with diabetes, providing relatable content for children and adolescents about managing diabetes in school, daily life, and social situations.
• Cook2Diabeat European healthy cooking initiative promoting recipes and cooking practices aimed at improving quality of life for people with diabetes through better eating habits.
• Consulta al Experto (Expert Consultation) Free online consultation service allowing users to submit questions about diabetes, nutrition, sports, psychology, childhood diabetes, and obesity, answered by foundation specialists.
• Carrera y Caminata por la Diabetes (Race and Walk for Diabetes) Annual running and walking awareness event held in Madrid to raise diabetes visibility and promote physical activity as a preventive measure.
• Tabla de Raciones de Hidratos de Carbono (Carbohydrate Portion Tables) Printed carbohydrate counting booklet developed by nutritionist Serafín Murillo García, sold at €6 per unit through the foundation's online store for practical use in diabetes meal planning.
• Kit de Iniciación en Diabetes Tipo 2 (Type 2 Diabetes Starter Kit) Comprehensive set of educational materials designed to accompany newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes patients with information about their condition, treatment, and ongoing care.
• Guía Práctica 'Vivir con Diabetes' (Practical Guide 'Living with Diabetes') Simple and practical guide created by the Spanish Diabetes Society addressing legal aspects, travel recommendations, and special circumstances for people living with diabetes.
• Guía de Diabetes y Trabajo (Diabetes and Work Guide) Guide published in collaboration with Ibermutuamur and the Madrid Diabetes Association to facilitate the integration of workers with diabetes in the workplace.
• El ABC de la Diabetes: El niño con diabetes, la familia y la escuela Comprehensive manual on childhood diabetes covering its impact in the school setting, distributed to hospitals and diabetes associations in printed format.
• La alimentación de tus niños con diabetes: Nutrición saludable de la infancia a la adolescencia Nutrition guide focused exclusively on feeding children and adolescents with diabetes, covering healthy nutrition from childhood to adolescence.
• Úlceras de Pie Diabético: Prevención, Cuidado y Tratamiento Educational guide focused on preventing diabetic foot ulcers through self-care, developed with clinical experts from Complutense University of Madrid.
• Canal Día Mundial (World Day Channel) Resources and information channel supporting World Diabetes Day (November 14) and World Obesity Day awareness campaigns and educational materials.
• Canal Sala de Prensa (Press Room) Press and media resources section containing news releases, expert statements, and media materials for journalists covering diabetes and obesity topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 minutes of daily exercise can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 40% — as published on the foundation's platform
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Fundación RedGDPS (for 12 Pilares initiative)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2026The '12 Pilares de la Prevención y Cuidados en Enfermedades Crónicas' is a strategic initiative born from collaboration between the foundation and Fundación RedGDPS, aimed at transforming chronic disease management from reactive to proactive through a 12-month educational cycle.
• Aquarius ZerominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2025Aquarius Zero collaborated on the 'Infografía La diabetes tipo 1 en niños' infographic providing educational content on type 1 diabetes in children.
• Canal DiabetesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2015Canal Diabetes, the organizer of Diabetes On Tweet, collaborated on the 'Decálogo sobre el manejo de la diabetes en las redes sociales' with validation from healthcare professionals and patient experts.
• NovartisminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2015Novartis collaborated with Canal Diabetes on the 'Decálogo sobre el manejo de la diabetes en las redes sociales' (social media diabetes guidelines).
• PacientesyCuidadores.comminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2014Patient and caregiver online platform collaborated with the foundation on the 'Úlceras de Pie Diabético: prevención, cuidado y tratamiento' guide to promote diabetic foot self-care.
• Laboratorios BayerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2012Bayer Laboratories sponsored and distributed the 'La enfermera de Primaria y la Diabetes' guide, coordinated by RedGDPS and aimed at nursing professionals in primary care.
• DKVminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008DKV supported the publication of 'La alimentación de tus niños con diabetes' guide, a nutrition resource for children and adolescents with diabetes, alongside the Spanish Food Safety Agency.
• Menarini DiagnosticsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Menarini Diagnostics collaborated with the foundation on the 'ABC de la Diabetes. El niño con diabetes: la familia y la escuela' manual, helping produce and distribute printed copies for hospitals and diabetes associations.
• Novo NordiskcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNovo Nordisk is the founding sponsor and primary financial backer of the foundation. The foundation operates under the name 'Fundación para la Salud Novo Nordisk' and is the corporate social responsibility vehicle of Novo Nordisk in Spain, focusing on diabetes, obesity, and chronic disease education and prevention.
• Fundación RedGDPSflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partner on the '12 Pilares de la Prevención y Cuidados en Enfermedades Crónicas' initiative, a 12-month educational cycle designed to transform the reactive approach to chronic health conditions into a proactive culture of prevention and self-care.
• Red GDPS (Red de Grupos de Estudio de la Diabetes en Atención Primaria)coreTechnology or IntegrationNetwork of diabetes study groups in primary care listed as a collaborating organization. The foundation and RedGDPS co-developed the '12 Pilares' initiative and the nursing guide 'La enfermera de Primaria y la Diabetes'.
• Conectando PacientesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPatient connection platform listed as a collaborator supporting the foundation's mission to connect patients with reliable diabetes and health information.
• IbermutuamurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual insurance company collaborated with the foundation on the 'Guía de Diabetes y Trabajo' to facilitate integration of workers with diabetes in the workplace.
• Asociación de Diabéticos de MadridminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMadrid Diabetes Association collaborated with the foundation on the 'Guía de Diabetes y Trabajo' to support workplace integration of people with diabetes.
• Agencia Española de Seguridad Alimentaria (AESAN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish Agency for Food Safety collaborated on the 'La alimentación de tus niños con diabetes' guide, providing institutional support for the nutrition education resource.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Novo Nordisk Fonden: Danish foundation controlled by Novo Nordisk's founding shareholders, the largest enterprise foundation globally. Comparable as the parent sponsor's broader philanthropic vehicle, providing grants across health, science, and humanitarian causes.
• International Diabetes Federation (IDF): Global umbrella organization for over 230 national diabetes associations in 168 countries. Comparable as a diabetes-awareness organization providing educational content and World Diabetes Day materials, on which the foundation relies.
• American Diabetes Association: Large U.S. nonprofit focused on diabetes research, education, and advocacy. Comparable as an established diabetes education and awareness foundation with a similar patient-empowerment mission at much greater scale.
• JDRF (Breakthrough T1D): Leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes research and providing pediatric patient/family resources. Comparable for its type 1 pediatric diabetes education content and family support model, particularly relevant to the foundation's 'Canal Niños y Adolescentes'.

Direct peers

• Obesity Action Coalition: U.S. nonprofit advocating for people affected by obesity through education, awareness, and support. Comparable as an obesity-focused education and awareness foundation with similar patient-advocacy and stigma-reduction content.
• Federación Española de Diabetes (FEDE): Spanish umbrella organization representing people with diabetes through regional associations. Comparable as a Spanish patient-organization peer focused on diabetes advocacy, education, and awareness.
• Fundación para la Diabetes: Spanish diabetes-focused foundation providing patient education, awareness campaigns, and resources for people with diabetes. Directly comparable as a national, disease-specific patient education foundation operating in Spain.

Emerging players

• Sociedad Española de Diabetes (SED): Spanish scientific society of diabetes professionals that authors and distributes clinical and patient-facing guides. Comparable as a Spanish diabetes organization collaborating on educational content distributed via the foundation's platform.
• Sociedad Española de Obesidad (SEEDO): Spanish scientific society for the study of obesity. Comparable as a Spanish obesity-focused organization whose clinical perspectives inform obesity education content distributed through the foundation.

Regional players

• Diabetes UK: Leading UK diabetes charity providing patient information, campaigns, and research funding. Comparable as a national diabetes charity delivering education, awareness events, and printed/digital resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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