General Info

The American Diabetes Association works to prevent and cure diabetes as well as improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Located in Anchorage, Alaska, the organization funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes. It also improves access to health care and eliminates discrimination against people with diabetes at school, work and elsewhere in their lives. The American Diabetes Association has partnerships with the American Cancer Society and American Heart Association to encourage the prevention and early detection of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.