Values

The following set of values has been developed as part of the Strategic Plan 2012-17 with the aim to become the leading organisation for health professionals providing diabetes education and care. The Strategic Plan will take ADEA forward to 2017 and the progress is monitored annually.

Recognises that people with diabetes carry the responsibility for the daily management of their condition
Acknowledges the rights of people with diabetes to make lifestyle choices and decisions about their health care
Expects it members to value, respect and support the rights of people with diabetes to make informed decisions about their health care and lifestyle choices
Adheres to democratic principles, elects Branch and National Office Bearers and encourages members’ involvement at all levels of the association
Recognises that members come from different social, cultural, geographic, professional and practice backgrounds
Values the diversity and skills of our multidisciplinary membership

Values

Recognises that people with diabetes carry the responsibility for the daily management of their condition

Acknowledges the rights of people with diabetes to make lifestyle choices and decisions about their health care

Expects it members to value, respect and support the rights of people with diabetes to make informed decisions about their health care and lifestyle choices

Adheres to democratic principles, elects Branch and National Office Bearers and encourages members’ involvement at all levels of the association

Recognises that members come from different social, cultural, geographic, professional and practice backgrounds

Values the diversity and skills of our multidisciplinary membership