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Press Releases

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

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Semaglutide Increases Walking Capacity in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease and Type 2 Diabetes

Common obesity drug reduced the risk of disease…
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Water Instead of Diet Drinks Associated with Two-Fold Rate of Diabetes Remission in Women

New Research Demonstrates Significant Benefits of Simple
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Novel Artificial Intelligence Models Detect Type 1 Diabetes Risk Before Clinical Onset 

New Studies Highlight Machine Learning as Potential Early…

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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

Local Press Releases

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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

Advocacy News

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Statement from the American Diabetes Association on Nevada’s Action to Cap Insulin Costs

This week, Nevada became the 28 th state to approve
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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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Partner to Improve Maternal Health Care

Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota announced a new endeavor to address…
Published: Thursday, October 24, 2024
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The American Diabetes Association and Genentech Team Up to Bring Eye Health Equity Program to the DC Region

Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, announced a program to increase equitable…
Published: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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The American Diabetes Association Announces Transition of Chief Scientific and Medical Officer

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) announced on July 8 that Chief Scientific and Medical Officer (CSMO) Dr. Robert Gabbay has…
Published: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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BODi by Beachbody Becomes an Official Wellness Supporter of the American Diabetes Association

BODi will help provide healthy lifestyle solutions to 136 million Americans with diabetes or prediabetes The Beachbody Company, Inc. (…
Published: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
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The American Diabetes Association Collaborates with CVS Health Foundation to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes

CVS Health Foundation’s $500,000 grant will help bridge critical gaps in care navigation for the New York City community The American
Published: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
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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