APRIL 15, 2015: WE are seeking your input on diabetes to help guide the Government's development of a National Diabetes Strategy.How has the condition affected you and your family?Has it affected your ability to work?What do you think are the best ways to prevent, treat and cure diabetes?Please give us your input via the website at https://consultations.health.gov.au before Friday, May 17.This is a critical opportunity for all Australians to participate in finding the best ways to address this rapidly growing national problem.It takes a heavy toll on the individual, family and friends, workplaces, the sustainability of the health budget and our national prosperity.Over one million Australians are now living with diabetes, while hundreds of thousands more are either at high risk of contracting the disease or are living with it and don’t know.Whether you’re a carer, parent, employer, doctor, researcher or someone living with the disease, we want to hear your views, experiences and ideas about addressing this problem.Comments received through this consultation will inform the National Diabetes Strategy, due for release late 2015.