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Californians are increasingly feeling the effects of diabetes as thousands of people suffer from the disease, and many others may have diabetes and not know it! It is estimated that one out of every three children born after 2000 in the United States will be directly affected by diabetes.

That is why the American Diabetes Association's Costa Mesa office is so committed to educating the public about how to stop diabetes and support those living with the disease.

We are here to help.

Upcoming Events

Step Out: Walk To Stop Diabetes Corporate Recruitment Breakfast
May 8, 2013, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center
520 Superior Avenue, Suite 150 in Newport Beach, California

Please join the Corporate Recruitment Chair Matt Sesto, Regional Vice President, Walgreens to learn more about the impact of diabetes on your company, the local community and how you and your employees can help Stop Diabetes®. Check in and complimentary breakfast start at 7:30 a.m. Program begins at 8:00 a.m.

RSVP by April 30, 2013 to Tiffany Updike at tupdike@diabetes.org or 714-662-7940 ext. 7517.

Corporate Luncheon
September 13, 2013, Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Center Club
650 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, California 92626

Join us for the Corporate Luncheon sponsored by the Center Club in Costa Mesa. The Center Club is a prestigious private club for Orange County's social and corporate leaders. The afternoon's events will include lunch, networking and tour. Learn more about the impact of diabetes on your company and how you can make a difference in the Orange County community in 2014.

RSVP by August 30, 2013 to Heather Erickson at herickson@diabetes.org.  

Father of the Year Awards Dinner
June 13, 2013
Balboa Bay Club & Resort, Newport Beach, California

Father of the Year Awards Dinner honors fathers who have demonstrated the ability to balance their personal lives, to serve as a role model for their children, and help make a positive difference in their community.

For more information, visit www.diabetes.org/orangecountyfoty or contact Monet Quick-Smits at 714-662-7940 ext. 7472 or mquicksmits@diabetes.org.

Tour de Cure
November 2, 2013
Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange County, California

The OC Tour invites riders of all abilities. Beginning in the majestic mountains of Rancho Santa Margarita, the tour travels 25 miles through Orange County, or get down and dirty with our mountain bike ride through O'Neill Park. The day begins with complimentary breakfast and start line entertainment. The route features rest stops and SAG support. Pedal hard to reach the finish line and enjoy complimentary lunch, live music, kids activities, and an opportunity to visit with our sponsors. Take charge in the fight to cure diabetes!

For more information, visit www.tourdecureoc.com or contact Maggie MacCubbin at 714-662-7940 ext. 7476 or mmacubbin@diabetes.org.

Step Out: Walk To Stop Diabetes
October 5, 2013
Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, California

Step Out invites everyone to join us and walk around the exciting park of Knott's Berry Farm while enjoying music, food, kids activities, free screenings, giveaways, entertainment and the company of hundreds of people who truly understand the impact of diabetes. Take a Step to Stop Diabetes!

For more information, visit www.diabetes.org/stepoutoc or contact Tiffany Updike at 714-662-7940 ext. 7517 or tupdike@diabetes.org.

Rip's B.A.D. Ride - Bikers Against Diabetes
November 17, 2013
Original Mike's, Santa Ana, California

Rip's B.A.D. Ride unites the Biker Nation in the fight against diabetes. Rip Rose, a biker photojournalist for Easyrider dreamt the concept and with support of the Davidson Family, motorcycle industry leader and bikers touched by diabetes. This year the American Diabetes Association will be holding a series of rides and rallies for the I Ride to Stop Diabetes campaign. Riding through Southern California and beyond, ending with a spectacular VIP celebration held in November. So do what you love... Ride!

For more information, visit www.badride.com or contact Heather Erickson at 714-662-7940 ext. 7518 or herickson@diabetes.org.

Diabetes Family Retreat
February 2014
UCLA Conference Center, Lake Arrowhead California

The Annual Diabetes Family Retreat is a weekend long program in Lake Arrowhead, California. It benefits families who have children recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes from all over Southern California, in a fun supportive environment. While the parents attend informational sessions with pediatric endocrine doctors, nurses, dietitians and educators, all of whom specialize in the dynamics of families with diabetes, the children have a chance to socialize with others their age that also have type 1 diabetes.

For more information, contact Consuelo Siposs at 714-662-7940 ext. 7558 or csiposs@diabetes.org.

View event photos here.

Local Resources

Living With Type 2 Diabetes
Have you or someone you love been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?

If so, the American Diabetes Association is here to offer help, hope and support through the Living With Type 2 Diabetes program.

Being diagnosed with diabetes can be overwhelming and many people don't know where to start. That's why the Living With Type 2 Diabetes program offers people with diabetes an opportunity to learn more about diabetes and how to live well with diabetes over a 12-month period.

Recipes for Healthy Living
Recipes for Healthy Living is a free nutrition resource from the American Diabetes Association, created to help people with diabetes eat healthier and easier.

Sign up at right and get access to free meal plans, recipes and fresh ideas for the kitchen!

Volunteer Center
We welcome your help.

Your involvement as an American Diabetes Association volunteer—whether on a local or national level—will help us expand our community outreach and impact, inspire healthy living, intensify our advocacy efforts, raise critical dollars to fund our mission and uphold our reputation as the moving force and trusted leader in the diabetes community.

Find volunteer opportunities in our area through the Volunteer Center.

Other Ways To Connect With Us

Visit us on Facebook: American Diabetes Association Orange County
Follow us on Twitter: @ADAOrangeCounty