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Advocacy and accountability
Turn lived experience and evidence into policy action, public commitments and measurable progress.
Learn moreDiabetes Alliance South Africa
Uniting South Africa for Action on Diabetes
We bring together people living with diabetes, civil society, communities, health professionals, researchers, government and partners to strengthen South Africa's response to diabetes.
The crisis is here
Diabetes demands national action now.
28 767diabetes deaths registered in 2024
79lives lost every day
3 yearsas South Africa's leading underlying natural cause of death
Who we are
A national civil society coalition built for collective action
The Alliance connects national advocacy with community experience, public education, practical action, partnerships and accountability.
Meet the AllianceOur priorities
Working across systems, services and communities
Four connected priorities organise our contribution to South Africa's diabetes response.
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Community and lived experience
Centre people living with diabetes and strengthen practical support, dignity and participation.
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Evidence and learning
Use trusted evidence, community insight and programme learning to identify gaps and improve care.
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Partnership and mobilisation
Bring institutions and communities together around a stronger, more equitable diabetes response.
Learn moreWorld Diabetes Day 2026
From Declaration to Action
Act early. Act together. Act now.
Join a free national day of screening, health education, community activation and honest conversation about diabetes, dignity and the right of access to healthcare.
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · 09:00–16:00 Constitution Hill, Johannesburg
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Our flagship convening
The Diabetes Summit
A whole-of-society response to diabetes
Led by Diabetes Alliance South Africa, the biennial Diabetes Summit brings together people living with diabetes, civil society, government, healthcare professionals, researchers and partners to agree priorities and move from dialogue to action.
Explore the Diabetes Summit
The Johannesburg Declaration
A shared call for decisive action on diabetes
Developed from the 2025 Diabetes Summit and adopted on 23 February 2026, the Declaration sets out clear priorities for government, civil society and partners—and a framework for tracking progress.
Take part
Join the movement
There is a clear route for individuals, organisations and supporters.
Volunteer
Give your time, skills or local knowledge to an Alliance activity.
Become a volunteerAffiliate partner
Connect your organisation to shared priorities and practical action.
Partner with usFund the work
Support advocacy, public education and community mobilisation.
Support our workPractical public information
Living with Diabetes
Clear, accessible information to help people understand diabetes, prepare for routine care and know when to seek help.
Explore Living with DiabetesNews and stories
The work, the people and the progress
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Stories behind South Africa's diabetes crisis
Community reporting brings the human cost of gaps in diabetes care into public view.
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