Main Menu   Our Other Sites Bookstore Other Resources Statistics Vision Health Resources Vision Loss and Blindness Resources Search All Sites Site Map American Diabetes Association Mission: The American Diabetes Association's (ADA) mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Programs/Activities: Research activities involve learning more about the causes of diabetes, treatment, factors leading to complications, and, ultimately, a cure. Information activities address improving the quality of life for people with diabetes by providing educational programs and publications; informing the public about the risk factors, the warning signs, and the seriousness of diabetes; and keeping health professionals up to date on the latest developments in diabetes treatment. Advocacy efforts involve increasing public awareness and aim to improve health care and the lives of all people affected by diabetes. 1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311 (703) 549-1500 FAX: (703) 229-5512 Web site: http://www.diabetes.org All brands and product names are trademarked or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright of syndicated content belongs to it’s respective author or news organization. Original content (including "look and feel") Copyright © 2001-2006  •  Vision Loss and Blindness Resources  •  All rights reserved.