Diabetes has become the fastest growing chronic disease in the world! At the American Diabetes Association, our mission is…To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. We lead the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fight for those affected by diabetes.

▪ We fund research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes.

▪ We deliver services to hundreds of communities.

▪ We provide objective and credible information.

▪ We give voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes.

Know these numbers… In DC, approximately 42,900 people (7.8% of the adult population) have diagnosed diabetes.