In the United States, nearly 24 million people have diabetes. Another 57 million people have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. If you are looking for a way to support charities that fight diabetes, the Humane Charity Seal of Approval recommends charities that are committed to providing vital services and care to patients or advancing research without the use of animals:

Defeat Diabetes Foundation
150 153rd Ave., Ste. 300
Madeira Beach, FL 33708
Phone: 877-391-5051
E-mail: jmandell@defeatdiabetes.org
Web: www.defeatdiabetes.org/

Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi
800 Avery Blvd., Ste. 100
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Phone: 877-336-2873
Fax: 601-957-9555
E-mail: msdiabetes@aol.com
Web: www.msdiabetes.org/

Washington Center for Clinical Research
5100 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Ste. 400
Washington, DC 20016
Phone: 202-686-2210
E-mail: vhoover@washingtonccr.org
Web: www.washingtonccr.org

When charities like this make the commitment to support innovative nonanimal alternatives like in vitro, epidemiological, or clinical research, they channel resources into the most effective ways to find treatments for human health problems.

To find out about other charities the Humane Charity Seal of Approval recommends, please search our rapidly expanding list of organizations.