Mission Statement: EVADE is a multidisciplinary organization of health professionals dedicated to the professional development of its members and to promoting and providing quality diabetes education to individuals with pre-diabetes and diabetes.

EVADE is a chartered local chapter of the American Association of Diabetes Educators. It is comprised of nurses, dietitians, and other allied health professionals interested in diabetes. Many of our members are Certified Diabetes Educators although this is not a membership requirement.

 

EVADE provides members with an opportunity to network with peers, keep abreast of advances in treatment, technology, and issues impacting on practice.

 

EVADE meets five times a year providing dinner meetings through generous support of our industry sponsors. Each meeting has a speaker and topic planned in addition to the business session. Industry also has the opportunity to set up displays and provide additional resources, information, and materials.

 

EVADE provides an excellent resource for professional growth and development. We offer workshops and/or CDE prep courses on a regular basis.

 

EVADE is a resource for community programs in diabetes for the professional as well as the lay person. We have been instrumental in the participation of programs such as the Community Sharps Disposal Program.

 

EVADE members are frequently speakers for other organizations to assist in the education of our community in diabetes and other health related topics.

 

EVADE members have been instrumental in increasing legislative awareness for the patient with diabetes and assisting in obtaining improved coverage for these patients at the state and national level.