In reality there is no organization named American Association of Diabetes. This is mix between the names of two different organizations: The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the American Association of Diabetes Educators. Both have also been mistakenly referred to as the American association for diabetes.

ADA, or the American Diabetes Association is a non-profit organization whose mission it is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. They fund research for diabetes, deliver services to hundreds of communities, and provide information on diabetes. They also voice rights for diabetics if rights have been denied.

The American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) is a little different. It is a multidisciplinary association of healthcare professionals that is dedicated to integrating self-management as a key outcome in the care of people with diabetes and related chronic conditions. AADE advocates for policies that improve …