The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) will host its annual State of Diabetes: Greater Washington event on November 12 spotlighting the growing impact of diabetes and obesity in the District of Columbia-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) region while highlighting opportunities to improve prevention and care across the community.
Time and date: November 12 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Silver Spring Civic Building, 719 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Free registration: diabetes.org/SODGreaterWashington
“We continue to make remarkable strides in diabetes care and prevention, leading to better outcomes for individuals living throughout the DMV. We are excited to welcome attendees to this year’s event to raise awareness, share strategies that empower individuals to make sustainable lifestyle changes, and continue advancing efforts to reduce the impact of diabetes and obesity throughout the region. This year, we’ll have a diverse audience of stakeholders addressing diabetes in the workplace,” said Darryl Heggans, the ADA’s executive director in the DMV.
Over 40 million Americans are living with diabetes, and every 21 seconds, someone is newly diagnosed. Approximately 47,500 adults in Washington, DC, or 9% of the adult population, have diagnosed diabetes. Every year, an estimated 3,000 adults in DC are diagnosed with diabetes. Additionally, approximately 24% of the adult population are living with obesity. State of Diabetes is an annual community event that brings together employers, payers, healthcare professionals, and community leaders for meaningful discussions around diabetes and obesity prevention, treatment, cost, workplace wellness, and improving access to care.
This year’s event will feature an expert panel discussion: Diabetes in the Workplace: Supporting Employees and Reducing Costs.
The event will include:
- A panel discussion led by distinguished experts sharing insights on diabetes and obesity
- A networking reception providing opportunities for attendees to collaborate and share ideas
Attendees will also receive a variety of ADA resources designed to enhance diabetes prevention, management, and support, as well as access to a digital action-oriented toolkit summarizing key insights and strategies.
“At Kaiser Permanente, we are committed to improving the health of the communities we serve and transforming the way diabetes is prevented and treated,” said Ashlee Williams, MD, internal medicine physician at Kaiser Permanente and State of Diabetes panelist. “Our award-winning diabetes prevention program combines personalized support, evidence-based care, and seamless coordination across a multidisciplinary team to help patients achieve lasting results. By integrating remote monitoring, lifestyle coaching, and specialized clinical care, we help patients better manage their health and reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications.”
This year’s event is powered by Kaiser Permanente, with Marsha Anderson, executive director of strategic accounts at Kaiser Permanente, serving as this year’s 2026 State of Diabetes chair.
Media interested in previewing or attending the event can schedule an interview by emailing [email protected].
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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 86 years, the ADA has driven discovery and research to treat, manage, and prevent diabetes while working relentlessly for a cure. Through advocacy, program development, and education we work to improve the quality of life for the over 155 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383). Join us in the fight on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn). To learn more about how we are advocating for everyone affected by diabetes, visit us on X (@AmDiabetesAssn).
