Our Mission
The African American Diabetes Association (AADA) is dedicated to strengthening public health by bridging the gap in diabetes care for Black communities.
By building deep trust and fostering strategic collaborations between individuals, clinical systems, and life science partners, we deliver culturally relevant education and advance health equity to build a healthier, more equitable future.
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A New Era for Health Equity:
The AADA Colorado Chapter
Has Arrived!
A transformative wave of health empowerment has officially arrived in the Centennial State with the bold announcement of the African American Diabetes Association (AADA) Colorado Chapter!
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Co-founded by dedicated community leaders Tracye Osler and Michael Osler, this dynamic new chapter brings a vibrant, grassroots movement to Colorado. Driven by a mission to confront severe racial health disparities head-on, the chapter is set to deliver culturally relevant education, preventive care resources, and vital support directly to underserved and under-resourced Black communities across the state. The Oslers' vision fires up a much-needed rallying cry turning awareness into action by equipping families with the tools, advocacy, and confidence needed to prevent, manage, and ultimately thrive beyond diabetes.
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This launch marks a major milestone in the AADA’s national strategic roadmap to dismantle healthcare inequities through local empowerment. Expanding the AADA’s footprint into Colorado directly aligns with the organization's hyper-local expansion model structured similarly to Negro Health Week, and historic civil rights institutions like the NAACP and Urban League. By establishing self-sustaining regional chapters, the AADA shifts diabetes education and advocacy out of distant clinical settings and straight into neighborhood churches, community centers, and local gathering spaces. Tracye and Michael Osler’s initiative bridges the critical "tech and care divide," expanding the national organization's reach into the West while building a stronger, unified front for health equity nationwide.Â
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Contact the Colorado Chapter Co-Founder and CEO Tracye Osler at: TOsler@AfricanAmericanDiabetes.org
"Type 1 diabetes has shaped my life and touched my family across generations, including my children. I joined AADA because I believe in the power of community and support—something I wish I had during my own journey..."
Shawna B, Type 1 Diabetic