The New York Diabetes Coalition (NYDC, the Coalition) began as the
Westchester New York Diabetes Coalition (WNYDC). Working with
local and statewide representatives of professional medical academies
and societies, health departments and health plan medical directors,
the New York Health Plan Association (HPA) initiated the Coalition
in 1999. Westchester County was chosen as a pilot site for the work
of the Coalition because of its high prevalence of adults with diabetes.

Since its beginnings in Westchester County, the Coalition has garnered
support and membership from all across New York State.  In 2004,
the Coalition members agreed to change the name to the New York
Diabetes Coalition as it more appropriately reflects the membership
and geographic scope of activity.