Panelists to discuss Addressing Obesity and Diabetes: Strategies for Healthier Lives and Lower Costs
The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) is proud to once again host its annual State of Diabetes: Southern California on November 21, during American Diabetes Month®, at The California Endowment Center in Los Angeles.
“Diabetes and obesity are among the most pressing health challenges in Southern California, impacting millions of families and driving unsustainable health care costs. At the American Diabetes Association, we believe solutions begin when communities, employers, and health leaders come together to share knowledge and strategies. The State of Diabetes is about uniting voices, elevating innovation, and empowering healthier lives for all,” said Anita M. Dominguez, the ADA’s executive director in Southern California.
Approximately 3.5 million adults in California, or 10.5% of the adult population, have diagnosed diabetes. Additionally, approximately 11 million adults in the state, or 27% of the adult population, have obesity.
For 85 years, the ADA has driven diabetes discovery and research. The annual State of Diabetes event serves as a pivotal gathering, uniting employers, industry leaders, health care professionals, and community members in support of the ADA’s mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Increasingly, this includes those living with obesity, as the Obesity Association™, a division of the ADA, expands outreach and education to this population.
On a shared platform, participants will engage with an expert panel in critical discussions on addressing the contemporary landscape of diabetes and obesity, as well as their financial impact on individuals and employers.
Attendees will also:
- Gain key insights from our state-based survey to address community health needs
- Enjoy a networking session and breakout activity
- Receive a practical toolkit with tailored solutions for employers and community members
This year’s event is sponsored by Lilly, Alignment Health, Genentech, County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and County Supervisor Kathryn Barger.
“Alignment Health is happy to support the American Diabetes Association’s State of Diabetes: Southern California in a joint effort to engage in critical discussions around diabetes and obesity care to help individuals, families, and employers support healthier lives and reduce medical costs,” said Dawn Maroney, president at Alignment Health Plan.
Over 38 million Americans are living with diabetes, and with health care costs at an all-time high, people with diagnosed diabetes have on average 2.6 times higher medical expenditures than those without. This year’s esteemed panelists will share their expert perspectives on the discussion topic—Addressing Obesity and Diabetes: Strategies for Healthier Lives and Lower Costs. Attendees will learn about new treatments, lifestyle changes, and ways to make diabetes and obesity care more accessible—helping individuals, families, and employers support healthier lives and reduce overall medical costs.
Registration is free. To learn more and register, visit /SODSouthernCA. Media interested in previewing or attending the event can schedule an interview by emailing press@.
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About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization fighting to end diabetes and helping people thrive. This year, the ADA celebrates 85 years of driving discovery and research to prevent, manage, treat, and ultimately cure diabetes—and we’re not stopping. There are 136 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. Through advocacy, program development, and education, we’re fighting for them all. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at or call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383). Join us in the fight on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn). To learn more about how we are advocating for everyone affected by diabetes, visit us on X (@AmDiabetesAssn).
