American Diabetes Association
About Us
The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading 501(C)3 nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of communities.
The mission of the Association 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 professionals and the public. The Association is also actively involved in advocating for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes.
Articles by American Diabetes Association
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Growing Up: Teens and Diabetes
Teens deal with a lot of changes in their bodies as they mature. Both guys and girls will have big physical and hormonal...
Topics: Teen Years (13-19) | Childhood Diabetes -
Teens and Diabetes: Alcohol, Tobacco, & Drugs
Some teens are tempted to try alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. You already know that none of these substances are safe. You...
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Teens and Diabetes: Driving
One of the biggest moments in a teen's life is finally getting a driver's license. Teens with diabetes should have no...
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Dating, and Diabetes (for Teens)
By now, your close friends and family probably know that you have diabetes. Most of them are ready and willing to help...
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Teens With Diabetes: Sex and Pregnancy
The safest way to avoid sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) -- like AIDS and herpes -- as well as unwanted pregnancies...
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Wit and Wisdom for Kids with Diabetes (for Teens)
Remember the time when you were a little kid and you couldn't find the bubble bath so you used shampoo instead. A whole...
Topics: Teen Years (13-19) | Childhood Diabetes -
Managing School: Tips for Teens with Diabetes
There are a bazillion things to think about every school day. You wake up and drag yourself out of bed. Then there's...
Topics: Teen Years (13-19) | Childhood Diabetes
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