Inova Diabetes Center participates in community-based events throughout the year in Northern Virginia and the D.C. metro area. Major events include walks sponsored by the American Diabetes Association and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to raise much-needed funding for increased awareness and to support research.

For more information, call Inova Diabetes Center at Inova Fairfax Hospital at 703-698-2500.

Supporting your organization with diabetes information
In addition to promoting events, Inova Diabetes Center can provide assistance to your organization or community group with topic-specific lectures, health fairs and diabetes programs.

Working with the American Diabetes Association
Inova Diabetes Center works with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) on various programs throughout the year.

Step Out to Fight Diabetes
Each year Inova Health System and its employees are proud to participate in the ADA's "Step Out to Fight Diabetes" fundraising walk, which raises millions of dollars nationwide to find a cure for diabetes.The local 2009 event is October 24 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. You can show your support for diabetes research, information and advocacy efforts by giving a monetary donation or becoming a team member. For more information, check out the event Web site or call Inova Diabetes Center at Inova Fairfax Hospital, 703-698-2500.

American Diabetes Month
Inova Diabetes Center reminds you that November is American Diabetes Month. Watch for special promotions sponsored by the American Diabetes Association to bring added awareness to diabetes and the continued efforts to find a cure for this disease.

Supporting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)
Join the Inova diabetes team for its annual "Walk to Cure Diabetes," generally held each year in June. This annual event supports the mission of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) to find a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications through ongoing research. Go online to learn more about this year's event or contact Inova Loudoun Hospital Diabetes Center at 703-858-6358 if you'd like to walk with the Inova team. 

Diabetes Day Camps 
This year's Inova Diabetes Center Day Camp is July 13 at Hemlock Overlook Park. Learn more about Inova's and other local and regional camps for children with diabetes.

Other children's events and activities
The Capital Area Type 1 Diabetes Support Group is another good source of activities and events. Families of children who live with type 1 diabetes can join this membership-based Yahoo! Group that provides support and resources to D.C.-area families. Learn more about this support group.