Founded:

1917

HQ:

Chicago, IL

The ADA (American Diabetes Association) is the leading non-profit health organisation in American, dedicated to providing research, information and advocacy to diabetics. The ADA is an old charity, established in 1940. From a central base the

charity

has flourished to encompass programs in all 50 US states.

The
American Diabetes
Association is pledged to prevent and cure

diabetes

, improving the lives of all people touched by the disease.

The focus in recent years has also been on prevention and education, particularly amongst minority groups who are more susceptible to the disease.

The
American Diabetes
Association published
scientific
findings, offers free public information, an array of services for

diabetics

and their families.

The ADA also
funds research
, and is principal in advocating for the rights of diabetic people.

Founded:

1998

HQ:

Hampshire

The Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation (DRWF) is a registered charity, funding diabetes research (to date, DRWF has committed over £5 million), providing support to people living with the condition (through informational and educational materials and events) and raising awareness of diabetes and its associated complications to those at risk.

DRWF works autonomously in the UK but has sister organisations in the USA, France, Germany & Sweden.

The DRWF collaborates on international research projects under the umbrella of the Diabetes Research & Wellness Network.

DRWF: Ultimate goal

Whilst the ultimate goal is to find a cure for diabetes, the Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation aims to provide the information, guidance and support necessary to enable people to be proactive in their self-care.

DRWF helps people improve their understanding and self-management of diabetes in order to enjoy a healthy and balanced lifestyle, whilst reducing the risk of its associated complications.

The charity strap line of ‘staying well until a cure is found’ reflects this aim.

DRWF currently has nine staff and utilises the services of volunteers where appropriate.

INPUT provides advocacy for people that are struggling to get funding for Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion therapy (insulin pump therapy) and also provides information on:

• the process of obtaining approval for insulin pump therapy
• smart blood glucose meters and
• continuous glucose monitoring usage

INPUT now merged with the JDRF as of 2018.

Founded:

1994

HQ:

–

The InDependent Diabetes Trust (IDDT) is a UK charity that aims to listen to the needs of people with diabetes and their family carers, and provide support. The IDDT was established in 1994, and is a registered UK charity.

The goals of the IDDT are not only to support people with diabetes but also their families and carers – every person who has to live with diabetes.

The IDDT stress that people suffering with

diabetes

, whether they have the disease or not, all have different needs and views.

IDDT aims

The aims of the IDDT is to is to confront the everyday worries, fears and concerns of being a

diabetic

– not just in a
medical
sense but personally.

All IDDT trustees have

diabetes

or a family member with diabetes – they understand.

IDDT funding

The IDDT is run entirely by voluntary donations, and they do not accept funding from the
pharmaceutical
industry.

Founded:

1970

HQ:

19 Angel Gate, City Road, London, EC1V 2PT

JDRF is the world’s leading charitable funder of type 1 diabetes research; funding research to cure, treat and prevent type 1 diabetes.

Operating independently in nine countries including the UK and American, JDRF unite as an international organisation to fund the best research wherever it is in the world.

Globally, JDRF has invested £1 billion in funding critical research to improve the lives of those living with type 1.

The JDRF also operates in the UK as an independent charity, registered with the

charity
commission in England and Wales. Globally, the JDRF network has been responsible for raising over £600 million.

The JDRF funds people researching prevention, treatment, causes and cure for
type 1 diabetes
The JDRF is the largest voluntary health organisation in the world, currently funding over 20 research projects in the UK alone.

Founded:

2009

HQ:

Derby

The Seek Diabetes Awareness charity aims to raise awareness of diabetes and diabetes related illnesses in South Asia, African-Caribbean and Middle Eastern communities.

The Seek Diabetes Awareness’ ultimate goal is to take their message to “parts of the world that can’t afford the simple pin prick blood tests, a blood pressure test or even have the knowledge to recognise

diabetes symptoms

“.

Seek Diabetes Awareness in the community

Seek Diabetes Awareness can often be seen at inter-faith community events in the Midlands and surrounding areas promoting diabetes advocacy with mobile workshops to check people for diabetes or simply to give more information about their condition.

Going forward

Seek Diabetes Awareness are keen to establish free diabetes clinics in third world countries which would provide free medication, checks and advice with trained staff and specialist equipment.

For more information about Seek Diabetes Awareness, call

0845 474 4075

Founded:

1934

HQ:

London

Diabetes
UK is the foremost UK

diabetes
charity.

Diabetes
UK works to help people suffering from diabetes, as well as providing funding for research, raising awareness and campaigning.

Co-founded by H.G. Wells

Diabetes
UK was originally the

Diabetic
Association, founded in 1934.

H.G. Wells
was a co-founder of Diabetes UK.

Diabetes UK membership

Diabetes UK
has over 170,000 members, and constantly works with diabetics, their families and friends, and

healthcare
professionals, to improve UK diabetes care.

Diabetes UK also carries the torch for

diabetics
when it comes to campaigning and lobbying the government to increase care standards and quality of life.

Diabetes UK
aims to improve the lives of people suffering from diabetes, and as one of the largest patient organisations in Europe they are well poised to stand up for the interests of

diabetics

The charity also provides everyday, practical support to

diabetics
in the management of their disease.

Diabetes Week

Each year, Diabetes UK sets the agenda for Diabetes Week. For 2022, Diabetes UK has dedicated Diabetes Awareness Week to:

• Dispelling the myths around diabetes
• Raising awareness of the importance of healthy lifestyle

Note:

Diabetes.co.uk is

not

the same as Diabetes.org.uk.

Diabetes UK Careline

Diabetes UK also operate the

Diabetes Careline, based in Scotland.