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If you are looking for ADA press releases issued prior to 2019, please email press@diabetes.org' (link sends email)'.

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The American Diabetes Association and The Leapfrog Group Honor 36 Hospitals for Exceptional Inpatient Care

Awards given to hospitals nationwide for leadership in
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The Obesity Association and Novo Nordisk Inc. are Changing the Conversation on Obesity

Charting a new course for people living with chronic…
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The American Diabetes Association Announces Statement on Liver Disease in Diabetes

Today, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA), the…

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The American Diabetes Association Statement on Fighting for Federal Funding for Critical Diabetes Research and Prevention Programs

The American Diabetes Association has issued the…
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The American Diabetes Association’s Statement on House of Representatives Passage of H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (…
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The American Diabetes Association’s Statement on Protecting Access to Health Care Coverage and Nutrition Assistance Programs for People with Diabetes and Obesity

Medicaid and SNAP provide critical access to care

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2025 Tour de Cure: Finger Lakes Region Finds a New Home at Stokoe Farms

Cycling event raises funds to support diabetes research
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2025 Tour de Cure: Minnesota Returns to Boom Island Park

Cycling event raises funds to support diabetes research
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The American Diabetes Association Is Hosting Step Out: Atlanta for the First Time Since 2015

For the first time in 10 years, the American Diabetes

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The American Diabetes Association Applauds Governor Jared Polis for Signing the Diabetes Prevention & Obesity Treatment Act (SB25-048) Into Law

This week, Governor Jared Polis signed the Diabetes
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American Diabetes Association Applauds Passage of First-Ever Law Prohibiting Step Therapy for Insulin

Today, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed Senate Bill 646…
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The American Diabetes Association and Obesity Action Coalition Celebrate Progress Made Toward Treating and Preventing Obesity in Texas

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and Obesity…
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Semaglutide Reduced Risk for Major Kidney Disease Events by 24% for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Kidney Disease

American Diabetes Association Symposium Showcases New Potential Solution for Patients at High-Risk of Kidney Outcomes Today, findings…
Published: Monday, June 24, 2024
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Common Type 2 Diabetes Drug Shown to Safely Reduce the Progression of Kidney Disease in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

SGLT2i Shown as Potential Solution to Help Manage Renal Complications and Improve Glycemic Control for Young Individuals Living with Type…
Published: Monday, June 24, 2024
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One in Four Patients with Difficult-to-Control Type 2 Diabetes Experience High Levels of Cortisol

Largest-Study-of-its-Kind Uncovers Potential Underlying Condition for People with Difficult-to-Control Type 2 Diabetes and Need for…
Published: Monday, June 24, 2024
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The American Diabetes Association Highlights Innovations in New Drug Therapies for Patients with Obesity

Novel Drugs Demonstrate Benefits of Once Weekly Drugs for Weight Loss and Glycemic and Blood Pressure Control Findings from three studies…
Published: Sunday, June 23, 2024
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Study Shows Promising Results for Inhaled Insulin as Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes

Findings Reveal Efficacy of Novel Inhaler to Improve Glycemic Control for Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Today, findings from INHALE-3, a
Published: Saturday, June 22, 2024
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The American Diabetes Association Names Winners of Diabetes Innovation Challenge

Today, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) announced the winners of its Innovation Challenge competition. Innovators showcased…
Published: Saturday, June 22, 2024
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Meet Our Experts

The American Diabetes Association is proud to partner with leading experts in the field of diabetes—each one directed to advancing the treatment and prevention of this disease.

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Charles D. Henderson

Chief Executive Officer

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Lisa Murdock

Chief Advocacy Officer 

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Dr. El Sayed
Nuha El Sayed, MD, MMSc

Senior Vice President, Health Care Improvement 

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Marlon Pragnell
Marlon Pragnell, PhD

Vice President, Research & Science 

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Crystal Woodward
Crystal Woodward, MPS

Managing Director, Legal Advocacy/Safe at School