“We’re always there for people because we care deeply about them.”
Jenny Hirst,
IDDT Co-founder
We are an organisation for people living with diabetes run by people living with diabetes. We recognise that when one person in a family lives with diabetes, this affects other family members and we offer support to partners and parents. We raise awareness of important issues for people with diabetes and provide information in non-medical language.
We can provide caring, friendly and ongoing support, especially when the going gets tough.
Anne’s Story
Living with type 1 diabetes
“IDDT saved my life. I wouldn’t be here without them.”
Dr Anne St Aubin Roberts wasn’t diagnosed with type 1 diabetes until she was an adult and initially dealing with the disease was ‘hell’ for her until she came across IDDT.
Over 16,000 booklets have been sent out to our members.
It’s FREE to join
IDDT is for people living with diabetes and is run by people living with diabetes. We also support partners, parents and carers and provide a wide range of help including information that is provided in non-medical language.
Why should you join the IDDT?
Community
We want to help people with diabetes and their carers, partners and parents – in fact anyone whose life is impacted by diabetes.
Resources
Our resources include a comprehensive website, regular newsletters, informative leaflets and an annual conference.
Helpline
Our team runs a confidential helpline to offer anyone affected by diabetes a listening service, information and support.
“IDDT do a magnificent job in helping people to come to terms with diabetes and understand what they need to do.”
Become a member of the IDDT
It’s free to become a member of the IDDT and join our growing network of members living with diabetes.
“The great thing with IDDT is you can actually talk to someone who understands what you need.”
Carer