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Your work is critical in the fight against diabetes. Be part of the world's most respected organization devoted to understanding, treating, preventing and conquering the disease.
Become a Professional Member of the American Diabetes Association® and expand your knowledge, enhance your perspective and grow your connections through exclusive opportunities and unmatched resources that come only with membership.
Distinguished journals and publications, meeting discounts, Interest Group opportunities, Continuing Education Programs, Patient Education materials, newsletters... plus many more valuable resources make Association membership indispensable.
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Simply choose the membership option that best matches your professional role:
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Medicine & Science
For physicians, scientists or other professionals whose focus is on diabetes research and/or clinical care, and who seek in-depth resources.
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Health Care & Education
For health care professionals such as physician assistants, nurses or dietitians who work directly with diabetes patients and who need a variety of educational resources.
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Associate (US only)
For health care professionals who administer to a variety of patients and are interested in select Association educational resources.
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Emerging Nation
Designed specifically for physicians, scientists or other professionals whose focus is on diabetes research and/or clinical care, and who practice in select developing countries.
Journal/Magazine Subscriptions*
Diabetes® or
Diabetes Care®
Diabetes Care®
Diabetes Forecast® and
Diabetes Spectrum®
Diabetes Spectrum®
Clinical Diabetes®
Diabetes® or
Diabetes Care®
(online editions only)
Diabetes Care®
(online editions only)
Additional Journal/Book Discounts
Save $320 on Scientific Sessions Registration**
Free Scientific Sessions
Webcast Access (attendees)
Discounted Access (non-attendees)
Webcast Access (attendees)
Discounted Access (non-attendees)
Membership in Two Professional Interest Groups
DiabetesPro Quarterly e-newsletter
Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes
Membership Directory Listing
Professional membership card and frame-able membership certificate
Regular Dues
* Includes both print and online editions except where noted.
** Includes significant registration and materials discounts to other Association meetings and live courses.
** Includes significant registration and materials discounts to other Association meetings and live courses.