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Mission: To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
Target demographics: Those thriving with diabetes
Direct beneficiaries per year: In Illinois, the American Diabetes Association unites the power of scientists, health care professionals, individuals, families, policymakers, corporations, charitable organizations, and communities to advance diabetes treatment and prevention, find cures and improve lives. 532 Campers: Camp empowers children with diabetes and their caregivers with the tools and support they need to gain the confidence, knowledge, and independence to live a safe and healthy life. 26,674 Diabetes Advocates: Drive the development, passage and implementation of federal and state legislation and policy that ensures affordable access to health care and medications; protections from discrimination due to diabetes; and a continued public investment in diabetes research and prevention. 81 Discrimination Cases Handled: We help people facing discrimination at work, at school, and elsewhere in their lives. 150 Diabetes Education Program Sites Reaching about 53,072 Participants
Geographic areas served: Illinois - Chicagoland
Programs: 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.