Will you help Diabetes UK Strike Out Stigma?
Unwanted stares, ignorant questions, judgemental comments and blame – millions of people living with diabetes face this kind of stigma every day.
Stigma isn’t just hurtful. It can increase anxiety and isolation – and it can change behaviour. Many people avoid talking about diabetes, delay seeking help, or miss vital appointments because they fear being judged, putting their long-term health at risk.
Donate today to help us strike out stigma to support the Diabetes UK Helpline and community so no one feels alone, and fund research that finds new ways to tackle stigma and embed these in everyday care.
Support those facing stigma today
£10 could help fund a call to Diabetes UK’s Helpline – letting someone know they don’t have to cope with stigma alone.
£25 could help someone with diabetes find support, friendship and understanding via a local diabetes community group or online forum.
£40 could turn research into real change by funding public campaigns to change perceptions about diabetes.
£100 could help fund the development of formal training for healthcare professionals.
Give more for free - don’t forget you can make your donation go further with Gift Aid.
If you are a UK taxpayer, you can increase the value of your donation to Diabetes UK by 25% at no extra cost to you. For example, if you donate £10, we can claim an additional £2.50, making your gift worth £12.50
Thanks to Gift Aid, last year we were able to claim over £1.6 million without any extra cost to our supporters.
