Latin American Diabetes Association / Asociacion Latinoamericana de Diabetes (ALAD)

The Latin American Diabetes Association are a non-profit, international, scientific, and civil society organization created to unite professionals residing in Latin American countries interested in diabetology and who carry out their academic, healthcare, basic research, and public health work in this region. They also include professionals from other regions who have distinguished themselves through their work related to diabetes mellitus.

Mission:
Promote prevention, training, and research in the comprehensive management of diabetes mellitus and its complications, in order to reduce mortality and morbidity in their region.

Vision:
To be the leading expert in diabetology in Latin America and participate in the development of health policies for people with diabetes.