Help us battle against the worldwide pandemic of diabetes and obesity.

The Diabetes Care Trust is the charity of the Diabetes Specialists in the UK.

The Diabetes Care Trust (DCT) is a dynamic charity dedicated to supporting the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD). As a cornerstone of its vision, DCT offers grants to fund innovative projects that enhance the lives of people with diabetes. These grants focus on empowering individuals to better understand their condition and on advancing the education of medical and health professionals involved in diabetes care.

DCT is also committed to fostering clinical research that directly improves diabetes care and wellbeing. Additionally, it supports the rigorous audit and evaluation of treatments and technology for people with diabetes. These grants are open to any suitable project, welcoming applications from beyond the ABCD membership.

Our objectives:

  • Education

    Advance and encourage the education of medical and other health care professionals involved in the care of those with diabetes.

  • People

    Improve the understanding of people with diabetes about their own condition.

  • Knowledge

    Advance the knowledge of the public in all matters relating to diabetes and diabetes care.

  • Research

    Support clinical research aimed at making direct improvements in the care and wellbeing of people with diabetes.

  • Audit

    Improve the audit and scrutiny of treatments and technology for people with diabetes.

Caring since 2010:

We offer practical support that empowers diabetes specialists to enhance the lives of individuals with diabetes. Our focus is on equipping them with the essential knowledge to manage their condition and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of their treatment.

The DCT enjoys a strong partnership with the ABCD, with members actively participating as trustees on our Board to support our mission.

Our Projects:

“With the support from DCT, we have been able to care for our patients better than ever.”

— Dr Alonzo, Consultant Diabetologist