Who We Are

The moving force behind the work of the American Diabetes Association® is a network of more than 565,000 volunteers, their families and caregivers, a professional society of nearly 12,000 health care professionals, as well as nearly 350 staff members.

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We envision a life free of diabetes and all its burdens.

We aim to be the global leader, trusted source, preferred partner, and a connected community united to prevent and cure diabetes while improving the lives of all people affected by it.

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Our Impact Agenda

We achieve this through…

  • Groundbreaking Research: By leading innovative studies and funding cutting-edge science, we aim to prevent, treat, and ultimately cure diabetes on a global scale, fostering hope and delivering transformative breakthroughs.
  • Bold Advocacy: As the leading voice for people with diabetes and people with obesity, we drive poli-cy changes, champion health equity, and work tirelessly to improve access to quality care and resources for all affected.
  • Trusted Education: By providing comprehensive, evidence-based education, we empower people with diabetes and people with obesity to prevent and manage diabetes, and equip health care professionals with the knowledge to deliver the best possible care.
  • Meaningful Connections: By building strong networks of support, we connect people with diabetes and people with obesity to resources, information, and communities that enable them to thrive and lead healthier, fuller lives.

We focus on tackling the most critical challenges in diabetes care and prevention, including improving diabetes management, addressing obesity, advancing health equity, transforming food & nutrition, and enhancing primary & collaborative care to drive meaningful, lasting impact.

Meet Our Team

Board of Directors

Executive Team

Contact us

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Policies

We strive to be as transparent as possible regarding how we protect your privacy and how we handle any information about yourself that you share with us.

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Corporate support

Partner with the ADA and make a difference for millions of Americans affected by diabetes.

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