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Diabetes Dayton's Summer Camp for Kids
Providing camps for children living with diabetes is one of our most important programs at Diabetes Dayton. Our goal is to offer a safe, fun filled week of resident camping under the supervision of medical staff. Along with making new friends and creating precious...
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Free Education Classes
Many people living with diabetes cannot afford or do not have the proper coverage to pay for billed diabetes education. Providing free classes taught by a Nurse Practitioner and a Registered Dietician, both of whom are Certified Diabetes Educators, has been a staple of the...
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Diabetes Emergency Supply Assistance Program (DESAP)
In the last year alone we have assisted more than 500 uninsured residents with diabetes supplies. Glucometers, test strips, syringes, lancets, sharps containers, insulin referral and on-going patient assistance are readily available for those most in need. This remains...
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Detection & Prevention Screenings
With our diabetes screenings at community based events, including local health fairs, festivals, and worksite programs we are able to reach out to local residents.  With over 57 million Americans living with prediabetes; early detection is vital to prevention. ...

Our Mission

Diabetes Dayton is dedicated to the assistance and support of individuals affected by diabetes.

We are a local, independent diabetes agency serving the Dayton area.  We are not affiliated with other agencies like the American Diabetes Association (ADA) or the Juvenile Research Foundation (JDRF).

Until there’s a cure, we help you live.

Diabetes in Ohio

  • Ohio has an 8.1% rate of diabetes in adults, higher than the national average of 7.9%.
  • Montgomery County has 13.1% rate of diabetes in its residents. Diabetes is the 6th leading cause of death in Ohio.
  • The direct and indirect cost of diabetes in Ohio totals an estimated $5.9 billion.

Closures & Office Hours

Here at Diabetes Dayton our limited staff strive to provide consistent friendly service to our clients. If you are having difficulty reaching someone at our office during regularly scheduled hours, please refer to our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/diabetesdayton for information about closings due to weather.  Please rest assured that we will take every measure to continue to be available to our clients where possible.

Diabetes Dayton - Until There's A Cure We Help You Live

From the Director:

Managing diabetes can feel like an uphill battle to those affected by it. Our mission, as an independent diabetes organization, is to assist and support all individuals affected by diabetes so they can live quality, productive lives. Diabetes Dayton is supported by individual donations and we could not provide these services if it were not for the generosity of people like you.

Susan McGovern, Executive Director

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