Who We Are

A diverse community of public health and healthcare professionals dedicated to improving diabetes outcomes across Massachusetts through knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and collective action.

Our Mission & History

The Massachusetts Diabetes Network was founded as a National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) special project and later continued with support from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. In 2019, we underwent a strategic planning process to refine our mission and objectives.

Our mission is to convene and organize key stakeholders working to remove barriers and improve resources, education, and services for prediabetes and diabetes in the Commonwealth.

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Network Leadership

The Steering Committee for the Network acts as the governing body, guiding our strategic direction and coordinating our efforts. It is composed of four co-chairs and two specialized subcommittees:

Programming
  • Designing impactful programs that empower communities to improve diabetes prevention and management​
Communications​
  • Developing strategic messaging and outreach materials to increase awareness and engagement in diabetes services.​
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Who we serve

We bring together professionals from across the healthcare landscape:

Healthcare Providers​
Allied Health Professionals
Community & Social Services
Health Systems​ & Payers
Public Health Organizations
Diabetes Educators​
"As a certified diabetes care specialist, I've seen firsthand how the Massachusetts Diabetes Network creates valuable connections between professionals across disciplines. Our collaborative approach helps members enhance their practice and ultimately improves care for those affected by diabetes throughout the Commonwealth."
Michael See, MS, ACSM-CEP, CDCES, NBC-HWC, FADCES
Network Co-Chair and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist