The American Diabetes Association is a national voluntary health organization founded in 1940 that works to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of people affected by diabetes. It supports research, education, advocacy, and community programs, and also addresses obesity and diabetes prevention.
Healthcare access, diabetes prevention and treatment, insulin affordability, research funding, public health, obesity prevention, nutrition and food policy, and anti-discrimination protections for people with diabetes.
Primarily supported by individual donations, fundraising, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, grants, and program revenue.
Its work is supported by a large volunteer network, people with diabetes and their families, caregivers, a professional society of health care professionals, and corporate sponsors; it also includes the Obesity Association as a division.
Non-profit organization
