The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a nonprofit organization that aims to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The organization was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. The ADA provides education, advocacy, and support to people with diabetes, their families, and healthcare professionals. The organization also funds research to find a cure for diabetes and improve treatments for the disease. The ADA has over 1,000 employees and operates in all 50 states in the United States.