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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 The Leapfrog Group Name 17 Hospitals as “Recognized Leaders in Caring for People Living with Diabetes”

Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and The
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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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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 Welcomes 2024 Principal Officers and Members to the National Board of Directors

The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) welcomes the 2024 principal officers and board of directors. The 15-member board is comprised…
Published: Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Know Diabetes by Heart™ collaborative awards funding for community education

Ten grants from the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association’s joint initiative aiming to decrease heart disease…
Published: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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The American Diabetes Association Releases the Standards of Care in Diabetes—2024

New guidelines include updates to recommendations around new class of obesity drugs, new screening practices, diabetes technology, and…
Published: Monday, December 11, 2023
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