The goals of the Foundation are focused on finding a cure for diabetes and on educating the medical professionals who treat the disease.

Finding a Cure

For the past 37 years the Foundation has provided continuous funding to the Kilo Laboratory at Washington University's School of Medicine. Work in this lab has been focused on finding a cure for Type 1 diabetes and also studying the impact of diabetes on the vascular system. Additionally, in 2004, with the Board's commitment to the search for a cure for Type 2 diabetes, the Foundation engaged in the establishment of the Charles Kilo Chair for Type 2 Diabetes and Nutrition with funding directed to the Center for Human Nutrition at Washington University. In both laboratories, work is under way to not only find a cure for the respective diseases but also to ensure that we're researching the best possible patient care and treatment available.

Education

Educationally, the Foundation has also provided continuous funding and support for the Kilo Diabetes Symposium that has been held for the past 37 years. This two day seminar which is directed toward medical professionals hosts between 400 and 500 doctors, nurses, educators and dieticians. The presenting faculty come from various institutions across the country specializing in research and the treatment of diabetes and other vascular diseases. The attendees are presented with the latest in research and clinical application of the newest treatment and therapy.

Beyond the Symposium, the Foundation also extends its' educational outreach programs and Diabetes Screening Services to the local community through multiple venues including the St. Louis Area Agency on Aging, Mid-East Area Agency on Aging, the Parish Nurse Association, local community service organizations and Senior subsidized housing groups. The Foundation firmly believes in the need to manage this disease and through these programs we are able to reach our community's highest risk residents.