My daughter was diagnosed at age 5. Luckily, we caught it early. I was shocked to hear how many people don't realize their kids have it until they've passed out or slipped into a comma.

NEW cases of type 1 diabetes are increasing at the rate of 3 per cent a year - equivalent to an extra 6000 people affected between 2000 and 2006.

The annual growth rate for the diabetes research budget has plummeted from 20% to virtually 0% (after adjusting for inflation). Many talented researchers are contemplating leaving diabetes and moving to better-funded areas of science and medicine. We cannot let this happen!

There is NO CURE for diabetes. Please support research!