American Diabetes Association North Texas

At the American Diabetes Association (ADA), we rely on our network of scientists, health care professionals, policymakers, corporations, charitable organizations, and communities to help us achieve our vision of a life free of diabetes and all its burdens. The generosity and hard work of those throughout Texas has made an impact on how we improve the lives of those living with diabetes across the country. 

Together, we make progress possible

🔺We lead the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fight for those affected by diabetes. 
🔺We fund research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes.
🔺We deliver services to hundreds of communities.
🔺We give voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes.

Our Needs

Diabetes is an epidemic in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 38 million Americans have diabetes and face its devastating consequences. What’s true nationwide is also true in Texas. Obesity is linked to up to 53 percent of new cases of type 2 diabetes each year. Treating the chronic disease of obesity can help prevent, delay, and even result in diabetes remission.

Texas Diabetes Epidemic

🔺Approximately 3,127,800 adults in Texas, or 13.2% of the adult population, have diagnosed diabetes.

🔺Every year, an estimated 230,000 adults in Texas are diagnosed with diabetes.

Diabetes is Expensive

Americans with diabetes have medical expenses approximately 2.6 times higher than those who do not have diabetes. And the total estimated cost of diagnosed diabetes in the U.S. in 2022 was $412.9 billion, including $306.6 billion in direct medical costs and $106.3 billion in reduced productivity attributable to diabetes. In 2022 it was estimated that:

🔺Total direct medical expenses for diagnosed diabetes in Texas was $25.4 billion.

🔺Total indirect costs from lost productivity due to diabetes was $9 billion.

🔺Total cost of diabetes was $34.3 billion.

A look at the ADA North Texas Impact over the last year

🔺$3,291,329 Invested in Research: Our research program funds the most promising and innovative projects, looking at prevention, treatment, and eventually cures for diabetes.

🔺 2,230 Inquiries to Our Center for Information (CFI): Our CFI has trained specialists that can provide guidance on diabetes prevention and management, as well as ADA programs and events.

🔺4,153 Project Power for Youth Participants: This program helps youth ages 5 - 12 years prevent obesity and type 2 diabetes by teaching them to make healthy lifestyle choices and make those choices a part of their daily lives.

🔺1,029 Project Power for Adult Participants: This program helps those 18 years and older by providing diabetes risk-reduction education and promoting healthy lifestyle choices.