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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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Asociación Americana de la Diabetes celebra 85 años de avances en el cuidado y el descubrimiento de la diabetes

Este mes, la Asociación Americana de la Diabetes® (ADA)
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The American Diabetes Association Marks 85 Years of Advancements in Diabetes Care and Discovery 

This month, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA)
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New Formulations of GLP-1s Demonstrate Positive Results, Potentially Offering Additional Options for Obesity Medications

Data reveals potential for once-daily oral and monthly

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The American Diabetes Association Applauds Continued Federal Funding for Critical Diabetes Research and Prevention Programs

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) issued the
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The American Diabetes Association’s Statement on the U.S. House of Representative’s Approval of H.R. 1

Millions of Americans will lose access to safety net
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The American Diabetes Association’s Statement on the U.S. Senate’s Passage of H.R. 1

Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (…

Local Press Releases

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2025 Tour de Cure: Chicagoland Returns to St. Charles

Cycling event raises funds to support diabetes research
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Dra. Tiffany Gary-Webb nombrada primera ganadora del Premio Dr. Felicia Hill-Briggs Health Equity Trailblazer in Diabetes

El premio reconoce a profesionales de las diabetes
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Dr. Tiffany Gary-Webb Named First-Ever Dr. Felicia Hill-Briggs Health Equity Trailblazer in Diabetes Award Recipient

The award recognizes outstanding diabetes professionals…

Advocacy News

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The American Diabetes Association and Partners Celebrate TennCare’s Decision to Cover FDA-Approved Weight-Management Medications

The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) applauds…
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Ohio Urged Not to Abandon State Employees in Need of Obesity Care

Currently, Ohio state employees have access to Food and…
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The American Diabetes Association Celebrates Senate Bill 1677 Becoming Law

This week, Senate Bill 1677, a lifesaving piece of
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Asociación Americana de la Diabetes celebra 85 años de avances en el cuidado y el descubrimiento de la diabetes

Este mes, la Asociación Americana de la Diabetes® (ADA) celebra 85 años de trabajo dedicado hacia su visión por un futuro libre de…
Published: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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The American Diabetes Association Marks 85 Years of Advancements in Diabetes Care and Discovery 

This month, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) celebrates 85 years of dedicated work toward its vision of a future free from…
Published: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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Advocacy News

The American Diabetes Association and Partners Celebrate TennCare’s Decision to Cover FDA-Approved Weight-Management Medications

The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) applauds TennCare’s decision to provide coverage for Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-…
Published: Monday, August 4, 2025
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The American Diabetes Association Applauds Continued Federal Funding for Critical Diabetes Research and Prevention Programs

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) issued the following statement regarding funding for diabetes critical research and prevention
Published: Friday, August 1, 2025
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The American Diabetes Association’s Statement on the U.S. House of Representative’s Approval of H.R. 1

Millions of Americans will lose access to safety net programs that provide critical access to care, medications, diabetes technology, and…
Published: Thursday, July 3, 2025
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The American Diabetes Association’s Statement on the U.S. Senate’s Passage of H.R. 1

Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provide critical access to care, medications, diabetes technology, and
Published: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
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