African American Diabetes Association, Inc.

Mission

The African American Diabetes Association (AADA) is a national non-profit black led organization serving as a voice for Black Americans with or at risk of diabetes. We confront the alarming health disparities stemming from a legacy of systemic racism, including restricted healthcare access and unethical medical practices disproportionately harming Black communities.

Inspired by the tradition of Negro Health Week, we are committed to dismantling these barriers, particularly the disproportionate impact of diabetes. Despite existing efforts, diabetes rates among Black Americans remain nearly twice as high as non-Hispanic whites a disparity starkly highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our goal is a future where Black communities have the tools they need to effectively manage and prevent diabetes.

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