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Ten scientists receive funding to investigate the correlation between COVID-19 and Diabetes The American Diabetes Association (ADA) announced that it has invested $1 million to fund 10 research projects investigating the link between COVID-19 and diabetes. The awarded funds will support basic, translational and clinical studies which will be instrumental to the understanding of this virus and its complications for those living with diabetes, both type 1 and type 2. The 10 recipients have been provided up to $100,000 for one-year of research funding and began their research projects as of July

Waters Bill Would Eliminate Cost-Sharing for Insulin-Dependent Seniors The American Diabetes Association (ADA), announced its strong support today for the Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act, introduced by Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA-43). The ADA called on all Members of Congress to join the measure’s 25 original co-sponsors. The bill ensures that insulin-dependent Medicare beneficiaries are able to obtain their prescriptions for insulin and associated medical supplies with no copayments, coinsurance, deductibles or other cost-sharing for the duration of the COVID-19

New special section in ADA’s Diabetes Care® journal covers breaking research on diabetes care and treatment during COVID-19 pandemic Medical experts from around the globe are sharing the most current findings surrounding COVID-19 and its impact on people with diabetes. In a special Diabetes and COVID-19 section available online today in Diabetes Care , a peer-reviewed journal of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA), studies and analyses of hospitalized COVID-19 patients are presented, along with commentary recommendations on cardiovascular disease risk-management, continuous glucose

The American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association share inspiration from patients and need-to-know information from experts As emerging science around COVID-19 highlights elevated danger for people with diabetes, heart disease and stroke 1 , the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association urge people living with type 2 diabetes and/or cardiovascular disease to manage their conditions and look for unique opportunities to double-down on their health goals during the pandemic. Brandon Lewis of Dallas lives with diabetes, and now is dealing with being at

Diabetes Study Adds to Growing Body of Data Around Risk Factors for Long-Standing Effects of COVID-19 Infection A new study reveals that diabetes is a potential risk factor for post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), also known as long COVID-19, a range of post-COVID-19 symptoms such as brain fog, skin conditions, depression, and shortness of breath. The findings were presented as a late-breaking poster session at the 82nd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) in New Orleans, LA. Research shows that up to 10 to 30 percent of individuals that had COVID-19 may

According to a new nationwide survey , the 34 million Americans living with diabetes face unique, acute and intensified challenges to their health as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic – challenges that may increase their COVID risk for complications. The study, released today by the American Diabetes Association® in partnership with Thrivable and the Diabetes Daily community, shows that the financial and economic toll of the pandemic has left scores of Americans with diabetes without access to the drugs, devices, insurance, and food that they need to properly manage their diabetes or even

The bill from Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) extends protections to low-income and minority communities during COVID-19 The American Diabetes Association® (ADA), the nation’s leading organization for all people living with diabetes, announced its support today for the Ending Health Disparities during COVID-19 (EHDC) Act, introduced by Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL). The list of bill cosponsors includes Reps. Karen Bass (D-CA), Joaquin Castro (D-TX), Judy Chu (D-CA), Jesús “Chuy” García (D-IL), Deb Haaland (D-NM), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Darren Soto (D-FL), Terri Sewell (D-AL), G.K. Butterfield (D-NC)

Bipartisan King-Murkowski bill allocates testing resources for communities most at-risk The American Diabetes Association® (ADA), the nation’s leading organization for all people living with diabetes, announced its strong support for the COVID-19 Testing, Reaching, And Contacting Everyone (TRACE) Act in a letter to Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), who introduced the bill. The ADA also called on all Members of Congress to support this important legislation. The bill ensures that local organizations get the resources they need to mobilize testing and contact tracing efforts

Yes, you can receive the flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine in the same visit With more people gathering this fall and reports of overburdened hospitals from COVID-19’s delta variant, the American Diabetes Association®, the American Heart Association and the American Lung Association are urging individuals over six months old to get their annual flu shot and for anyone who is eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccines can be given in the same visit. COVID-19 precautions kept the last flu

CEO Tracey D. Brown Urges All States to Follow CDC’s Guidance The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) applauds the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for recognizing and prioritizing all people with diabetes for a COVID-19 vaccination. In updated guidance released yesterday on the CDC website, the CDC acknowledges the message advanced by ADA and other diabetes community leaders, stating, “having either type 1 or type 2 diabetes can make you more likely to get severely ill from COVID-19.” This updated guidance will help to address the fact that in many states, millions of people