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The Mission of the Diabetes Society is to improve the lives of people affected by diabetes through education, advocacy, support services, and partnerships.
- Current Strategic Plan (PDF, 168KB)
For over 40 years, the Diabetes Society has been providing education and one-on-one consultation to individuals with diabetes, and educating the general public about the seriousness of the disease. The Diabetes Society was organized in 1963 as the result of efforts by a group of mothers of children with diabetes. Today, the Diabetes Society is the only organization in
The Diabetes Society is an independent organization with no regional, state, or national affiliations. The Diabetes Society's operations are funded through donations from individuals, foundations, corporations, service clubs, special events, fees for service, and membership dues.
The Diabetes Society's health education programs provide for proper medical management of diabetes through education, one-on-one counseling with a registered nurse and/or dietitian, individualized diet and exercise plans, support groups, and educational camps for insulin dependent youth. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recognized the Diabetes Society for meeting its national standards for diabetes self-management education. In addition to educational programs for the community, the Diabetes Society provides education for health care professionals, blood-glucose screenings, and participation in numerous workplace and community health fairs. The Society partners with numerous device and pharmaceutical companies in providing clinical trial opportunities.
The Society's client base includes children of all ages, teenagers, adults, and seniors. Most clients come from the low- to middle-income socioeconomic groups, and many are under or uninsured. While most adult clients come from the San Francisco Bay Area, the Diabetes Society serves over 460 children and teens with diabetes from all over
As a one-stop shop for diabetes education and support in our community - we provide an extensive range of clinical services and education programs for people of all ages who live with diabetes. These include:
- The largest camping program for kids with diabetes in the United States - 14 educational and recreational camps for over 460 children, teens and families.
- Diabetes screenings to over 6,000 people annually to identify those who have diabetes, and pre-diabetes and connect them with a medical home and services.
- Diabetes education classes taught by registered dietitians, nurses, and certified diabetes educators. We are a nationally recognized diabetes education center.
- Individual appointments to help with meal planning, nutrition, medication, insulin therapy, and weight management.
- Support groups for adults, teens and parents of children with diabetes.
- Diabetes education for health care professionals.
- Advocacy among policy makers and community groups.
Of the estimated 160,000 people with diabetes in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, we serve approximately 10,000 annually, with most of those residing in or near Santa Clara County. Of those we serve, 48% are Caucasian, 23% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 5% African-American, and 10% from other ethnic groups.
The Diabetes Society is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization with no regional, state, or national affiliations. Its operations are funded through donations from individuals, foundations, corporations, service clubs, special events, fees for service, and membership dues. The Diabetes Society is not a United Way agency. The annual operating budget is nearly $2 million with 86% of its funds going to direct program services.