About
Associação de Diabetes Juvenil (ADJ) is a non-governmental and not-for-profit entity, founded in 1980. Its goal is to aware and educate people with diabetes, family, health professionals and the general population.
ADJ helps people with all types of diabetes of any age and socioeconomic class, through the work of integrated multidisciplinary team and volunteers. The organization promotes educational activities.
Main Focus
- To support people with diabetes
- To provide education
- To increase awareness
- To advocate for better health policies and programs
Activities
- ADJJur – Legal Advice on Diabetes
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Coffee with the Doctor
- Count Carbohydrates
- Day by day with Diabetes
- Dental Evaluation and Guidance
- Educating Educators – Course for Health Professionals
- Enhancement for Pharmaceutical
- Groups Experiences
- Initial Interview
- Lectures Education
- Lecture on Insulin Pump
- Pharmaceutical Care
- Prevention Campaigns
- Private Consultation Nursing, Nutrition and Psychology
- Summer Camp for Children and Youth with Diabetes
- World Diabetes Day activities
Publications & Newsletters
ADJ publishes a virtual magazine “Jeito de Viver com Diabetes” that provides association members reports on new treatments, products and services.
Message from the President
“In 2020, ADJ Diabetes Brasil celebrated 40 years of activities with a great team of professionals and volunteers supporting people with diabetes and encouraging them to live a better quality of life, preventing complications, defending social rights and educating the general public.”