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February 2, 2012
American Diabetes Association Names Robert E. Ratner, MD, FACP, FACE as Organization’s Chief Scientific and Medical Officer
Alexandria, VA – The American Diabetes Association announced today that Robert E. Ratner, MD, FACP, FACE has been named Chief Scientific and Medical Officer, effective May 7, 2012.
February 1, 2012
Partnership between Lilly Diabetes and the American Diabetes Association to send 89 children to American Diabetes Association Diabetes Camps in 2012
Alexandria, VA – Lilly Diabetes today announced its commitment to send 89 children to diabetes camp this summer through a collaboration with the American Diabetes Association (Association).
January 30, 2012
Show Us Your Moves
Alexandria, VA – Physical activity is one of the best methods of improving blood glucose, as well as blood pressure and cholesterol. The February issue of Diabetes Forecast, the consumer magazine of the American Diabetes Association, offers powerful inspiration to exercise from professional athletes and everyday people alike. Whether it’s snowboarding or playing a game on Nintendo Wii, this issue demonstrates that there are countless ways to get moving, even during winter.
January 26, 2012
NBA, American Diabetes Association and Sanofi US Tip Off 2012 Dribble to Stop Diabetes Campaign
New York, NY – The National Basketball Association (NBA), the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the NBA Development League (NBA D-League), in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association and Sanofi US today tipped off the second year of the Dribble to Stop Diabetes campaign, a national multimedia campaign designed to encourage fans to live an active, healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about diabetes prevention, management and the potentially serious health complications that can be associated with the disease.
January 24, 2012
Lifestyle Counseling in Primary Care Setting Dramatically Reduces Time to Reach Treatment Goals for People with Diabetes
Alexandria, VA – Lifestyle counseling, practiced as part of routine care for people with diabetes, helps people more quickly lower blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels and keep them under control, according to a large, long-term study published in the February issue of Diabetes Care.
January 12, 2012
National Patient Groups File Amicus Brief with U.S. Supreme Court Defending Patient Protections in the Affordable Care Act
Alexandria, VA – The nation’s leading groups representing patients and families living with cancer, diabetes, heart disease or stroke jointly filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court today in support of provisions of the Affordable Care Act that are critical for people with life-threatening chronic diseases.
January 11, 2012
American Diabetes Association Applauds Revised U.S. State Department Policy
Alexandria, VA – The American Diabetes Association is pleased to announce that the U.S. State Department has revised its policy for individuals who are living with insulin-treated diabetes who wish to serve as Foreign Service personnel.
January 10, 2012
Broader Screening Guidelines for Diabetes Urged by Diabetes Advocacy Groups
Alexandria, VA – America cannot stop the growing wave of type 2 diabetes—and its complications and costs—unless the recommendations for screening are broad enough to identify patients who are at risk for the disease.
January 9, 2012
American Diabetes Association Announces Logan Nicole Gregory as the 2012 National Youth Advocate
Alexandria, VA – The American Diabetes Association is pleased to announce that Logan Nicole Gregory, 17, is the Association’s 2012 National Youth Advocate. As the Association’s National Youth Advocate, she will focus on promoting the Association’s advocacy initiatives and encouraging children and adults to become involved in the fight to Stop Diabetes®.
January 5, 2012
American Diabetes Association Announces 2012 Officers and Board Members
Alexandria, VA – The American Diabetes Association, the nation’s largest and leading voluntary health organization leading the fight to Stop Diabetes®, is pleased to announce its officers and Board of Directors members for 2012.
December 29, 2011
Diabetes Forecast Releases 2012 Consumer Guide
Alexandria, VA – The January 2012 issue of Diabetes Forecast, the consumer magazine of the American Diabetes Association, is dedicated to its annual consumer guide. The editors have combed the market to provide the reliable information people with diabetes need to choose the best products—from meters and continuous glucose monitors to pumps and insulin pens—to make managing their diabetes easier, faster and more accurate.
December 28, 2011
American Diabetes Association Announces 2012 Legislative Priorities in the Fight to Stop Diabetes®
Alexandria, VA – The American Diabetes Association is pleased to announce its legislative priorities for 2012.
December 20, 2011
Driving and Diabetes: One Size Does Not Fit All
Alexandria, VA – Determining whether someone’s diabetes poses a driving risk should be done on an individual basis and tied to concrete evidence of risk, rather than on a diagnosis of diabetes alone, according to a new position statement by the American Diabetes Association, being published in a special supplement to the January issue of Diabetes Care.
December 15, 2011
American Diabetes Association and Walgreens Collaborating to Help Stop Diabetes®
Alexandria, VA – The American Diabetes Association is pleased to announce that Walgreens will become a national strategic partner, and that the national drugstore chain is again working with the Association as one of its partner charities within “Walgreens Way to Well Commitment™" – a four year, $100 million health and wellness initiative.
