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People of the District of Columbia are increasingly feeling the effects of diabetes as thousands of people suffer from the disease, and many others may have diabetes and don't 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 Washington 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.

National Capital Area Office

Our office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

See our staff directory to contact specific members of our office.

Volunteer

Sign up for local volunteer opportunities now at the American Diabetes Association Volunteer Center

Contact Nahome Mazengia, Volunteer Coordinator, at nmazengia@diabetes.org with questions.

Health Fairs

We attend health fairs anywhere in the Washington Metro Area.  We can provide you with information on diabetes prevention and management, as well as, resources for healthy living.  If you want to bring the American Diabetes Association to your health fair, please fill out and send a Health Fair Request Form to Lenisa O'Reggio at loreggio@diabetes.org.

Available Programs

ID Day - I Decide to Fight Diabetes at Church
“I Decide” to Fight Diabetes at Church Campaign – “ID Day” is a day of action to raise awareness about diabetes during American Diabetes Month. It is a day of action to support diabetes education and churches serve as host sites for interactive diabetes education leading up to ID Day.  This year ID Day will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2013.

* If you are interested in your church being a part of ID Day, please contact tingram@diabetes.org.

Project Power, Ongoing Outreach Activities
A faith-based series of six interactive and educational workshops specifically designed for African American churches. Project POWER was developed to provide churches with a foundation that would assist them in integrating diabetes awareness messages and life application principles into the life of the family and church.  It engages the church in a variety of year-round activities that provide lessons which improve the health of those church members living with diabetes, their families and the greater community as well. 

Project POWER offers six educational workshops. Each workshop is facilitated by a Project POWER Ambassador who is trained by Association staff and provided with a complete implementation guide.

• Diabetes Day
• POWER Over Diabetes 
• Fit for the Master’s Use 
• Taste and See 
• A Clean Heart 
• Train Up a Child

* The next Project Power Training will be held on May 30, 2012 at the ADA National Capital Area office, 1400 16th Street, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20036 from 6:00-8:00 pm.  For more information or to register, contact Tiffany Ingram at tingram@diabetes.org.

Live Empowered, Ongoing Outreach Activities
Live Empowered is a targeted approach to increase the awareness of the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices such as moving more and eating healthier. Diabetes is one of the most serious health problems the African American community faces today. Twenty-five percent of African Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 have diabetes.

*The next Live Empowered Ambassador Training will be held on May 30, 2012 at the ADA National Capital Area office, 1400 16th Street, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20036 from 6:00-8:00 pm.  For more information or to register, contact please contact Tiffany Ingram tingram@diabetes.org.  

Por Tu Familia, Ongoing Outreach Activities

Diabetes is an urgent health problem in the Latino community. Getting information to the community about the seriousness of diabetes, its risk factors and those who may be at risk, and way to manage the disease is essential. Materials targeting the Latino community, available in English and Spanish, are an integral part of our outreach efforts to help improve the quality of life for Latinos with diabetes. From books to brochures, our publications will give you information on topics ranging from cooking with a Latin flair, to being more physically active, to maintaining a healthy weight.

*If you are interested in becoming a Por Tu Familua Ambassador, please contact Tiffany Ingram at tingram@diabetes.org.

ADA Ambassador Volunteers Needed!

The American Diabetes Association has established a program to train volunteers to implement diabetes/wellness education workshops in the Washington DC Metro Area. The idea is to give people who are passionate about health promotion the resources they need to act by leading workshops on diabetes/wellness in their communities. The American Diabetes Association hopes that these workshops will help get the word out about prevention strategies and the dangers of uncontrolled diabetes. The ADA also hopes these workshops become places community members can exchange ideas about what they are doing to stay healthy. The ideal audience will be people that you know from your communities. The benefits of these programs are tremendous for all involved. Ambassador volunteers have the opportunity to motivate friends, family and members of the community to join the fight to STOP DIABETES!  If you, or someone you know, is interested in serving as an American Diabetes Association Ambassador please contact Tiffany Ingram at tingram@diabetes.org.

Stay Connected

Facebook: American Diabetes Association D.C. Metro Area
Twitter: StopDiabetesDC
Meetup: National Capital Area: Fit for a Cause

Events

National Capital Tour De Cure
Reston, Virginia
Sunday, June 2, 2013
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Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes
Northern Virginia
Fairfax Corner
October 12, 2013
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National Capital Area
National Harbor
October 19, 2013
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