Benefits of Supporting Membership

You're not alone

Being told you have diabetes can bring a flood of emotions - shock, anger, denial, confusion, fear even.

How will you live with it? How will it affect the future? Why can't it just go away?

Ignoring diabetes could lead to serious health complications, but there is some good news - you don't have to go it alone. We are here to help you.

We can face diabetes together

Diabetes UK is the largest UK charity for people with diabetes, working to improve their lives and help them to manage their condition. We can help you to understand and control your diabetes and live a balanced healthy life.

Become a Supporting Member today and let us help you live with diabetes. Together we'll help make sure everyone with diabetes can get all the information, care and support they need.

Being a Diabetes UK Supporting Member means:

  • you'll get our Balance magazine every two months, packed with the latest news, information and dietary advice*
  • experienced counsellors available to provide support and information on our confidential Diabetes UK Careline
  • making new friends living with the same condition as you, at local Diabetes UK support groups
  • access to an exclusive Supporting Members' area on our website
  • being able to choose from a range of relevant and helpful publications
  • financial and insurance products specifically for people with diabetes
  • you're helping us fund research into the latest care and treatment.

In addition, choosing Life Benefactor status means you will also get:

  • exclusive updates from our Board of Trustees on the progress of our work
  • invitations to special Life Benefactor events.

* Balance is also available in audio CD format. This option is provided in the application process.

Start feeling the benefits today.

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Find out more

For more information on Supporting Membership, or if you have any questions about these new developments, please contact our Supporter Services team:

Email supporterservices@diabetes.org.uk

Telephone 0845 123 2399 (during office hours).

They will be pleased to answer any questions you may have.