About

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Diabetes is a group of Members of Parliament and Peers with a special interest in the issue of diabetes. This website is a window into diabetes-related activity in the Houses of Parliament and the work of the APPG.

The APPG for Diabetes is one of the most active APPGs in Parliament in terms of engaging with stakeholders, sharing information with members and holding high profile parliamentary events.

The APPG holds regular meetings with relevant Ministers and stakeholders during parliamentary business periods, draft reports and produces a newsletter.

Officers of the APPG for Diabetes

  • Derek Thomas MP, Chair.
  • Sir George Howarth MP, Vice-Chair.
  • Jim Shannon MP and Philip Dunne MP, Secretaries.
  • Lord Rennard, Treasurer.
  • Fabian Hamilton MP, Rupa Huq MP and Virendra Sharma MP, Officers.

The Secretariat for the APPGD is provided by Diabetes UK