The Silver Star Diabetes was established in 2007 by the Rt Hon Keith Vaz. Its first patron was Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Silver Star Diabetes has operations in the United Kingdom and India. Silver Star Diabetes has undertaken meaningful projects in Bangladesh, Morocco, and Tunisia.

7th Annual Silver Star Diabetes Walk on 7th December in Harrow

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Diabetes Facts and figures

537 Million

People with diabetes globally.

4.9 Million

People have diabetes in the UK.

101 Million

People with diabetes in India.

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International Experience

We already have four Mobile Diabetes Assessment Units (MDUs) operating across the UK and India. These have allowed us to provide assessments and guidance for the public, especially high-risk groups such as those of South Asian descent.

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Timing is Everything

In the UK today, there are over 2.2 million people diagnosed with diabetes. A further 750,000 are estimated to have Type 2 diabetes but don't know it yet.

Early diagnosis can prevent complications further down the line, which is why raising awareness and providing assessment is so crucial in the fight against this condition.

Goa + Mumbai

We operate two Mobile Diabetes Assessment Units (MDUs) in India: one in Goa and on in Mumbai. This allows us to reach many individuals at high risk of developing diabetes, and we are working on expanding the network soon.

In recognition of the immense support and goodwill of Mr Bachchan, The Mumbai MDU is named 'Amitabh'.

Testing + Educating

We don't just test people to see if they have diabetes, we also provide high-quality literature about the risks of a diet high in residual fat and a decline in the amount of exercise by urban-dwellers.