1. Provided more that $33.5 million in research funds to combat type 1 & types 2 diabetes. 2. Launched the Stop Diabetes movement to educate the public about the toll of diabetes, ignite a sense of urgency about diabetes & inspire people to get involved. 3. Published the "Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes" used by health care professionals, health insurance companies, & quality improvement organizations to define the best care for those with diabetes. In 2009, developed recommendations to use the Hemoglobin A1C test to diagnose diabetes & help identify those with pre-diabetes. 4. Ensure quality education for people with diabetes with ADA's Education Recognition Program (ERP) assessing if program applicants meet the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education. In 2009, the ERP had over 2,000 programs in 3,400 sites. 5. High-risk populations include African Americans, Latinos, & Native Americans. Community & faith-based educational programs increased awareness of the rates of diabetes & the seriousness of diabetes & its complications. Modules include the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices and making those with or at risk for developing diabetes about prevention & management. 6. Sponsored over 60 camps for children with diabetes where children can meet other kids with diabetes, share their experiences & make lifelong friends. 7. Advocated on behalf of people with diabetes for improving access to health care, eliminating discrimination at work, school, & elsewhere, and increasing funding for diabetes research.

1. Enhance the ADA's return on investment by executing the 2008-2011 strategic plan, giving priority to mission delivery, revenue generation, and inclusion of populations we serve. 2. Reach or surpass 2010 budget revenue, increase on-line giving, & increase net asset percentage. 3. Build on launch of Stop Diabetes movement integrating messaging & call to action. 4. Attract & fund new investigators in diabetes research. 5. Execute targeted dissemination strategies for new patient initiative to effectively reach providers & patients. 6. Pass or implement federal & state legislation that includes care for people with diabetes & primary prevention. 7. Increase number of new & engaged online visitors. 8. Maximize strategic opportunities to work with appropriate organizations & coalitions to mprove the quality of life for those living with diabetes.

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