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Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association

Formerly International Diabetic Athletes Association
Po Box 1935
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-4593 (800) 898-4322

IDAA is a nonprofit, membership organization with dues of $17/yr. Anyone with diabetes who participates in fitness activities at any level is welcomed. A variety of fun workshops, conferences, and other events are offered. Members include everyone from professional athletes to weekend walkers, their families, and friends.

People who attend IDAA's annual events claim it's the best diabetes event of the year. IDAA also offers educational programs and support to diabetes educators, coaches, school nurses, recreation workers, and other professionals who interact with people with diabetes in a recreational setting. The organization's board of directors includes well-known athletes with diabetes, physicians, and other health professionals involved in diabetes and sports.

Publications: IDAA publishes a quarterly newsletter, The Challenge, which includes helpful articles about managing diabetes during athletic activities and stories about people with diabetes who participate in sports events.