Information & Education

The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. The mission of the organization is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.



To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals and the public. The Association is also actively involved in advocating for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes



Offers a referral service for diabetes-related questions. For diabetes-related questions or to request a diabetes information packet, you can email AskADA@diabetes.org. Offers many free publications upon request for individual patients. Publications for sale can be viewed at the office (cookbooks and other publications) and ordered by phone: (800-ADA-ORDER)

Membership information email address is membership@diabetes.org   Chesapeake office can be reached at 757-424-6662

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