Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition.

We have over 170,000 members and are working for people with diabetes, their carers, family and friends. We represent the interests of people with diabetes by lobbying the government for better standards of care and the best quality of life.

Diabetes UK's research budget for 2008 is £7.38 million - our biggest ever - which we spend on research to improve the treatment of diabetes and the search for a cure.

Our mission is to improve the lives of people with diabetes and to work towards a future without diabetes.