About American Diabetes Association (ADA)
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by the disease. Founded in 1940, the ADA has a wide range of activities and initiatives, including funding research, publishing scientific journals, providing education and resources, and advocating for policy changes. The ADA's work is made possible by the contributions of its dedicated members, who volunteer their time, energy, and expertise to help the ADA achieve its mission. 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.