MIMS 5203 - Diabetes Awareness: The Diabetes Advocacy & Awareness Group consists of SUNY Downstate Medical students (www.downstate.edu) part of the medical informatics department (www.downstate.edu/CHRP/informatics/) united in combating diabetes, which is one of the fastest growing diseases around the world. Members take an active role in spreading knowledge and awareness of the global epidemic, fundraising for research and relief programs, educating youth and fostering healthy lifestyles, serving under-resourced populations in need of proper care, and working to lower diabetes incidence world wide and ultimately find a cure.