Mission Statement
The mission of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Diabetes Coalition (AANHPI-DC) is to advance the study and treatment of diabetes in AANHPI populations and communities, in order to effectively prevent and treat this serious disease. The Diabetes Coalition will:
- Bring together the stakeholders, including physicians and other health care providers, health educators, researchers, community-based organizations, patient and consumer organizations, health departments, and the pharmaceutical industry
- Increase awareness about the diabetes disparity in AANHPI populations and communities
- Support research on appropriate clinical and community interventions to effectively prevent and treat diabetes in AANHPI populations and communities
- Advocate for more resources from government and the private sector to focus on diabetes in AANHPI populations and communities.