What is VA doing with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) on behalf of veterans with diabetes?
On March 3, 1998, VA and the ADA signed a Memorandum of Understanding and announced that they would collaborate in determining the most effective ways to treat diabetes. This includes assessing blood monitoring devices and other technology; sharing information to guide research and further collaboration; and exploring the exchange of benchmarking information on quality cost, and productivity. The ADA is the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to diabetes research. It operates programs in all 50 States and in more than 800 communities. Where can a veteran get additional information about diabetes? For additional information please see, our Web site at www.va.gov/diabetes. Information regarding diabetes and related matters can be obtained at public libraries. Information about diabetes an Agent Orange exposure can be obtained from the Environmental Health Clinicians at every VA medical center, from the Environmental Agents Service (131), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Ve
