Our Progress

As we move into 2026, Celebrate Diabetes is committed to amplifying our presence, deepening our impact, and expanding the resources available to the communities we serve.

1. Launching Our Fall Prevention Program

Later this year, we will introduce a program centered around mobility, safety, and independence, key priorities for aging adults and individuals managing chronic conditions.

2. Strengthening Our Insurance Services

Insurance consultations and access to health, life, and ancillary coverage will become an even stronger part of our 2026 offerings.
We aim to:

• Reach more families who need guidance
• Provide culturally mindful, transparent support
• Help more individuals secure the protection and peace of mind they deserve

3. Growing Community Partnerships

We will continue to expand our relationships with churches, senior centers, wellness groups, and health organizations across Iowa, Arizona, and beyond.

4. Expanding Our Digital & Virtual Reach

Through enhanced virtual programs, increased digital education, and growth of our ACN‑powered storefront, we will broaden access to tools, resources, and cost‑saving services for individuals nationwide.

5. Empowering Families & Caregivers

Recognizing that diabetes impacts entire households, 2026 will bring more programming designed specifically to support families, spouses, and caregivers walking the journey together.

Looking Ahead

Celebrate Diabetes enters 2026 with renewed energy, purpose, and momentum. With expanded insurance services, practical financial support, compassionate education, and faith‑rooted wellness, we are building a future where individuals and families don’t simply manage diabetes, they rise, thrive, and truly celebrate life.

       What a year of transition, expansion, and deepened purpose for Celebrate Diabetes. Our relocation to Des Moines, Iowa allowed us to support aging family while opening new pathways to serve communities across Iowa, Arizona and beyond. This temporary move reminded us that compassion, connection, and care are the foundation of everything we do.

       Throughout the year, our leadership advanced their skills through certifications in community health work, health coaching, and nutrition, strengthening our ability to deliver programs rooted in both expertise and empathy.

2025 Highlights

Strengthening & Streamlining Our Core Programs

We refined our wellness and education services to focus on the two central   pillars of our curriculum:

• DEEP Faith — a 6‑week online program combining diabetes education with      faith‑centered encouragement
• DEEP (In‑Person) — an 8‑week, community‑building diabetes education series      designed to inform, motivate, and empower

Growing Personalized Coaching Support

Our one‑on‑one online health coaching continued to expand in 2025,   

offering a safe and supportive environment where clients could set realistic  

goals and take meaningful steps toward better health, on their own terms.

Introducing Insurance Products & Consultations

This year also marked a significant milestone for Celebrate Diabetes: the  

expansion of our health, life, and ancillary insurance product offerings   

and personalized insurance consultations.
These services were designed to help individuals and families:

• Understand their coverage options
• Secure plans that match their health and financial needs
• Reduce stress by navigating complex insurance decisions with expert guidance

For many, this became a vital extension of diabetes wellness, ensuring not only better health, but also better financial peace of mind.

Expanding Lifestyle & Cost‑Saving Support

In partnership with ACN, we offered access to cost‑saving household and lifestyle services to help reduce monthly expenses. These practical solutions allowed clients to redirect more resources toward their health and family priorities.

Serving Communities Where They Are

Our reach grew through ongoing partnerships with:

• Local churches
• Senior centers
• Community groups and online platforms

These collaborations helped us meet people in the spaces where they live, gather, and seek support.

       In just one year, Celebrate Diabetes Advocacy Center has achieved remarkable progress in our mission to empower and connect the diabetes community. We’ve proudly established ourselves as a trusted resource, delivering comprehensive diabetes education programs that have equipped individuals and families with the tools and knowledge to better manage their health and thrive.

       Our Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) is in full swing, enriched by valuable partnerships with local healthcare, fitness, nutrition and financial professionals who are contributing fresh insights and expertise to our already impactful course. Through these initiatives, we are building a strong foundation of engagement, fostering meaningful connections, and raising vital awareness about diabetes management and prevention.

       Collaborating with local organizations, healthcare providers, and corporations has further expanded our reach and amplified our ability to provide essential resources and support to those in need. These partnerships underscore our commitment to creating a collaborative and inclusive community where everyone touched by diabetes feels empowered and supported.

       The past year has been defined by growth, collaboration, and an unwavering dedication to making a difference. As we celebrate these achievements, we remain passionate about driving positive change, celebrating resilience, and being a pillar of strength within the diabetes community. Together, we are shaping a brighter and healthier future.

       This year, we are thrilled to launch our community events so stay tuned.

       In 2023, Celebrate Diabetes stepped boldly into its calling, transforming lives through education, encouragement, and faith‑rooted community support. What began as a vision grew into a movement that touched seniors, families, churches, and neighborhoods across the region.

Key Highlights:

• Launched the DEEP Faith Program, blending diabetes education with scripture, testimony, and practical tools for daily living. Participants reported feeling more confident, more hopeful, and more connected to God and each other.
• Delivered multiple workshops and presentations for seniors and faith communities, using storytelling, biblical encouragement, and clear, accessible health teaching to empower people to take charge of their well‑being.
• Built partnerships with churches, senior centers, and community organizations, expanding the reach of diabetes awareness and creating safe, supportive spaces for learning and healing.
• Developed new faith‑based educational materials, including devotionals, prayers, handouts, and presentations tailored to older adults and diverse congregations.
• Strengthened community engagement, offering encouragement, prayer, and practical guidance to individuals navigating diabetes, turning personal struggles into testimonies of resilience and transformation.
• Integrated local health and demographic data into outreach efforts, ensuring that programming was culturally relevant, community‑specific, and grounded in real needs.
• Expanded Celebrate Diabetes’ identity and mission, laying the foundation for a sustainable ministry that blends health education with spiritual empowerment.

A Year of Growth, Faith & Impact

2023 was a year of planting seeds of hope, of knowledge, of community. Celebrate Diabetes became more than a program; it became a ministry where people found understanding, encouragement, and the tools to live healthier, more abundant lives. The work done in 2023 set the stage for even greater outreach, deeper relationships, and a growing movement of faith‑inspired health empowerment.