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The African American Diabetes Association (AADA) is a national tax-exempt 501c3 nonprofit organization that seeks to educate African Americans and the general public about diabetes. We work to assist those impacted to manage and prevent diabetes (including type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and
pre-diabetes). AADA is passionate, serious, and committed to diabetes prevention and educational programs that work to end health disparities.
We advocate for African Americans affected by diabetic conditions and empower African Americans to maximize their quality of life and raise public consciousness while advancing the search for a universal cure. Learn more about news coverage here.
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African American Diabetes Association, Inc. PO Box 191083, Roxbury, MA 02119 240-564-9040
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"It's Black History Month 2022 and A Newly Created Organization Is Ringing The Alarm On African American Diabetes"
Boston, MA - African American Diabetes Association was established to ring the alarm on the diabetes epidemic and health disparities in African American communities. The newly formed, first-in-the-nation, African American Diabetes Association will provide much-needed outreach, education, research, and advocacy for the millions of Blacks impacted by health disparities related to diabetes.
Barbara King, a founding Board member and Chairwoman of the Board, a diabetic herself, said, “Data shows and evidence to suggest that African Americans (Blacks) with diabetes, in particular, have disparate results on outcome measures such as blood glucose control, blood pressure control, A1C values, cholesterol values, and incidences of retinopathy, chronic kidney disease, and lower-extremity amputations.” She went on to say, “Through the African American Diabetes Association, we plan to assist the millions of us living with diabetes to tell our stories and awaken the world. We also plan to develop culturally sensitive strategies, and provide African Americans with critical information on Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) such as diet modification, physical activity, mental health, and weight management.”
Leon Rock, Founder, and CEO of the tax-exempt African American Diabetes Association, who is also a diabetic, said, "We plan to expand and offer membership to community-based organizations (CBOs) throughout the United States. This will allow us to join efforts as we provide culturally competent education and resources, while simultaneously seeking to increase awareness, advocacy, and support to members of the African diaspora impacted by diabetes in America. We value the work of CBOs and plan to work collaboratively across the country to affect positive change at the national, state, and local levels. We welcome CBOs to our network, as we are stronger together."
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Blacks and Diabetes In Boston – What Is Diabetes, Living with Diabetes Workshop
WHEN: FEBRUARY 15, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
WHERE: VIRTUAL ONLINE, ROXBURY, MA
AGES ALLOWED: ALL AGES
COST: FREE
Contact: Leon Rock, Founder & CEO Email: LRock@AfricanAmericanDiabetes.org
Contact: Barbara King, Chair Email: BKing@AfricanAmericanDiabetes.org