Panelists to Discuss Costs of Diabetes: Strategies for Prevention and Management in the Workplace
The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) is proud to once again host its annual State of Diabetes: Central Virginia on November 14, World Diabetes Day, at the Bon Secours Training Facility in Richmond, VA.
"At the American Diabetes Association, we believe that empowering our communities is essential in the fight to end diabetes. This panel event brings together leaders, advocates, and health professionals to share knowledge and strategies that can transform lives,” said Deanie Eldridge, the ADA’s executive director, Virginia/West Virginia. “By working together, we can create healthier environments and inspire individuals to take charge of their health, ultimately reducing the impact of these chronic diseases in our communities.”
In Virginia, approximately 780,400 adults, or 11.4% of the adult population, have diagnosed diabetes. Each year, an estimated 40,400 adults in Virginia are diagnosed. The annual State of Diabetes event serves as a pivotal gathering, uniting employers, industry leaders, health care providers, and community experts. On a shared platform, professionals engage with an expert panel in critical discussions on how to leverage ADA resources to address the contemporary landscape of diabetes and the financial impact on employers and employees. Discussions are followed by a networking session.
Over 38 million Americans are living with diabetes, and with health care costs at an all-time high, people with diagnosed diabetes have on average 2.6 times higher medical expenditures than those without. This year’s esteemed panelists will share their expert perspectives on the Costs of Diabetes: Strategies for Prevention and Management in the Workplace.
Registration is free and open to human resources professionals, corporations, and community-based organizations. To learn more and register, visit diabetes.org/sodcentralva. Media interested in previewing the event can schedule an interview by emailing press@diabetes.org.
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About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization fighting to end diabetes and helping people thrive. For 84 years, the ADA has driven discovery and research to prevent, manage, treat, and ultimately cure diabetes. There are 136 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. Through advocacy, program development, and education, we’re fighting for them all. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383). Join the fight with us on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn).
