The moving force behind the work of the American Diabetes Association® is a network of more than 565,000 volunteers, their families and caregivers, a professional society of nearly 12,000 health care professionals, as well as nearly 350 staff members. We envision a life free of diabetes and all its burdens. We aim to be the global leader, trusted source, preferred partner, and a connected community united to prevent and cure diabetes while improving the lives of all people affected by it. We focus on tackling the most critical challenges in diabetes care and prevention, including improving diabetes management, addressing obesity, transforming food & nutrition, and enhancing primary & collaborative care to drive meaningful, lasting impact..