 The first level refers to primary health care by the family doctor and the second level is covered by specialised medical care.The Diabetes-Academy is a non-profit foundation for diabetes mellitus in matters of science, education (for medical professionals and other professional groups) as well as valuable patient information.Every year about 3,500 people receive further education at the Diabetes-Academy Bad Mergentheim e. V.

The Diabetes-Academy was founded on March 15, 1983 and in the meantime the total number of members grew up to 1,700.