Mission
Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of communities. The mission of the organization is to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals and the public and advocates for increased funding for diabetes research and for the rights of people with diabetes.
Programs
The Research Program of the American Diabetes Association is funded through its Reseach Foundation (see American Diabetes Association Reseach Foundation). Information for people with diabetes and the people who care for them is available via www.diabetes.org, 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383), and publications (books, journals, magazines, brochures, videos, etc.) Community-based diversity programs address the disproportionately high incidence of diabetes among African Americans, Native Americans and Hispanics/Latinos. Programs for children with diabetes and their families include more than 80 camps and a new education program. Public awareness activities include media campaigns throughout the year on topics including the seriousness of diabetes, diabetes prevention, and diabetes treatment. The Association sets clinical practice guidelines for diabetes care and organizes the largest scientific meeting on diabetes in the world with more than 14,000 attendees expected in 2002. Advocacy efforts include urging Congress and NIH to increase funding for diabetes research and fighting to end discrimination against people with diabetes.
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About
- Website
- diabetes.org
- Location
- 1701 N Beauregard St
Alexandria, VA 22311 - Basic Info
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Founded: 1940
EIN: 13-1623888
Tax Status: 501(c)(3)
Annual Budget: $225,632,619 
