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Press Releases

If you are looking for ADA press releases issued prior to 2019, please email press@diabetes.org.

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The American Diabetes Association and DaVita Strengthen Alliance to Tackle Chronic Disease Head-On

Efforts to advance chronic disease prevention through
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GNC and the American Diabetes Association Join Forces Again to Champion Health and Wellness

Eager to repeat the successes of last year's partnership
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The American Diabetes Association Announces the 2024 National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award Winners  

The American Diabetes Association® is pleased to announce…

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American Diabetes Association response to the State of the Union address

In his State of the Union address tonight President Biden…
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The American Diabetes Association Statement on Medicaid Expansion in North Carolina

“The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) applauds the…
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American Diabetes Association Applauds CDC Decision to Prioritize All People with Diabetes for the COVID-19 Vaccine

CEO Tracey D. Brown Urges All States to Follow CDC’s
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The American Diabetes Association and DaVita Strengthen Alliance to Tackle Chronic Disease Head-On

Efforts to advance chronic disease prevention through enhanced education, awareness and support — kicking off during National Kidney…
Published: Monday, March 11, 2024
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GNC and the American Diabetes Association Join Forces Again to Champion Health and Wellness

Eager to repeat the successes of last year's partnership, GNC, the global leader in health and wellness, and the American Diabetes
Published: Thursday, March 7, 2024
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American Diabetes Association response to the State of the Union address

In his State of the Union address tonight President Biden discussed efforts to lower health care costs, make prescription drugs more
Published: Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Charles D. Henderson

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Robert Gabbay, MD, PhD

Chief Scientific and Medical Officer 

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Lisa Murdock

Chief Advocacy Officer 

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Nuha El Sayed, MD, MMSc

Senior Vice President, Health Care Improvement 

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Marlon Pragnell, PhD

Vice President, Research & Science 

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Crystal Woodward, MPS

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