Uniting South Africa Against Diabetes.
The Diabetes Alliance is a non-profit organisation (NPO 242-237) committed to improving the health and wellness of people living with diabetes in South Africa.
We enable effective collaboration between government, philanthropic foundations, civil society, business, academic institutions, health professionals and people with lived experience—so that prevention is strengthened and access to quality treatment and care improves.
Our Objectives
The Diabetes Alliance’s objectives are to:
- Advocate for improved policies and practices in diabetes care and prevention.
- Raise public awareness and promote prevention efforts to reduce the incidence of diabetes.
- Promote diabetes education and treatment literacy.
- Support community-based initiatives to raise awareness and reduce health disparities.
- Strengthen stakeholder engagement at national and provincial levels.
Organisational Members:
Youth With Diabetes (YWD) is a registered nonprofit organisation (NPO 057-954) that empowers kids, teens and young adults living with diabetes to live happy, healthy lives. We empower our members through the use of peer-to-peer education on diabetes camps and also offer teacher training in schools. www.youthwithdiabetes.com
Our Vision
A South Africa where all people living with diabetes are empowered, supported, and have access to quality care and equitable health outcomes.
Our Mission
To unite stakeholders within South Africa and globally to reduce the burden of diabetes through advocacy, education, community engagement, and collaborative partnerships.
Our Constitution
Here is our updated Diabetes Alliance Constitution, adopted on 30th April 2025.
Diabetes Alliance Competition Law Brief
Please download the Diabetes Alliance Competition Law Brief here.
The Diabetes Charter
South Africa’s first Diabetes Charter, compiled for the inaugural Diabetes Summit, is here.
