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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 Statement on New York’s Action to Eliminate Insulin Copays

New York has eliminated cost-sharing for insulin in state…
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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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New American Diabetes Association Report Finds Annual Costs of Diabetes to be $412.9 Billion

Although diabetes prevalence remains stable, the direct medical costs attributed to diabetes increased by 7% between 2017 and 2022. Today…
Published: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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The American Diabetes Association and Genentech Launch a Call to Action for Eye Exams to Prevent Diabetes-Related Vision Loss

Groups Launch the Eye Pledge to Raise Awareness and Address Inequity in Diabetes-Related Eye Disease The American Diabetes Association ®
Published: Monday, October 30, 2023
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American Diabetes Month: Help Fight the Growing Diabetes Epidemic

November is American Diabetes Month®, but it’s not time to celebrate. Diabetes has become the fastest-growing chronic disease in the…
Published: Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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