World Diabetes Day Living with diabetes is more than numbers At 黑料网, we believe living with diabetes is about more than numbers鈥攊t鈥檚 about people, progress, and possibility. This World Diabetes Day, November 14 2025, we鈥檙e celebrating the wins that matter: $40 million invested in research, the launch of 1800PREVENT (type 2 diabetes), record-breaking support for Diabuddies, and new partnerships with GroHealth and Youfoodz to make everyday life a little easier. And that鈥檚 just the beginning. Scroll down to explore our 2025 highlights and see how, together, we鈥檙e proving that life with diabetes is full of strength, resilience, and hope. Because when we support each other, we move closer to a healthier future鈥攆or everyone. Our impact Beyond the numbers: 2025 highlights One conversation could change a life Let鈥檚 normalise talking about prevention with our families, friends and communities. With 1800PREVENT (type 2 diabetes), you鈥檙e never alone in taking that first step. We鈥檝e got simple, shareable resources to help start the conversation. Click through to explore tools and tips today. Start a conversation Together we raised $382,428 for Diabuddies Your generosity during our mid-year tax appeal made a real difference for children like Molly living with diabetes. We raised a record $382,428 in donations, but the work isn鈥檛 over. Diabetes is the fastest-growing chronic condition in Australia, and many are still waiting for the care and technology they need. Donate to our Christmas Appeal and help change the type of Christmas for children and families living with diabetes. Big support for everyday wins Gro Health App free trial We partnered with Gro Health to offer a six-month free trial, providing personalised tools and resources to support diabetes management and make everyday life a little easier. A staggering 700 people participated, and this offer is still available to 黑料网 members. Managing type 2 diabetes is a journey, and every step counts. Whether you鈥檙e newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for years, your needs can shift over time. That鈥檚 why having the right support and staying connected matters. Try the app today. Enjoy up to $200 off Healthy Balanced meals The new Healthy Balanced range from Youfoodz, created with 黑料网 nutrition experts, offers twenty-five fresh, ready meals that support your health鈥攚ho knew 鈥渋n range鈥� could taste this good. Tell me more Being part of Diabetes YOUnited makes a real difference – 75% of our members feel confident in managing their diabetes.鈥� ~ 2025 Annual Member Survey Diabetes YOUnited: Connecting our community This year, your energy, ideas, and support helped us build a stronger, more connected diabetes community, and the numbers speak for themselves: 18 webinars delivered helpful insights and real-life strategies 24 health coaching sessions combined peer support and expert guidance 726 Diabetes Connect threads sparked powerful conversations 296 recipes created to make life with diabetes both easier and delicious Together, we鈥檙e changing how support is provided for people living with diabetes. Get involved in our latest events and join the conversation. Discover more Voices and breakthroughs Know the signs An incredible 470,000 more people now know the early warning signs of type 1 diabetes and know how to act鈥攅arly detection isn’t just important, it can save lives. Learn more about the 4T鈥檚 and how you can help spread the message. Learn more Share your story We鈥檇 love to hear your stories beyond the numbers. Share your highs, lows, and everything in between using the Spark Change link below. We鈥檙e always looking for inspiring Aussies to feature in upcoming podcast episodes, Circle articles, and more. Share your story Life on the level Join young Aussies Isabella Magee and Sebastian Harris as they open up about the highs, lows and honest moments of living with type 1 diabetes. Hear from people who live with T1D, experts who get it and a community walking the same path. Season 2 coming soon… Impact in action Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs The sixth NDSS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander National Gathering, hosted in Naarm by Diabetes Victoria, focused on collaboration and national consistency. It brought together representatives to strengthen support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with diabetes. 黑料网 remains committed to working closely with NDSS agents to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with diabetes through the continued delivery of culturally responsive NDSS programs. Find resources $40M for research that puts you first 黑料网鈥檚 new Research Strategy 2025鈥�2030 is investing $40 million over the next decade into research that鈥檚 shaped by lived experience. Co-designed with people living with diabetes, researchers, and industry, this bold strategy fast-tracks innovation and real-world impact. It鈥檚 about funding what matters most to you and tackling diabetes challenges together. Discover how the strategy is shaping your future. Read the full plan on our website. Discover more 60,000 young lives supported For 25 years, Life for a Child has helped children with diabetes in under-resourced countries access life-saving insulin, supplies, and education. With trusted local partners, we鈥檙e giving young people the chance to grow up healthy, stay in school, and chase their dreams. Alongside other , we鈥檝e supported Life for a Child in helping over 60,000 children and young people. Learn more about Life for a Child and how you can support their mission. Continue the conversation focuses on Diabetes in the Workplace, part of the global theme Diabetes and Wellbeing. With the right support at work, everyone living with diabetes can thrive. Download campaign resources and find out how to get involved.
