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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 Announces State of Diabetes in Philadelphia

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The Diabetes Prevention Alliance Will Combat Diabetes in Southern States

The American Diabetes Association-Led Alliance Expands…
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The American Diabetes Association Announces State of Diabetes in Philadelphia

Panelists to Discuss Obesity, Diabetes, and the Rising…
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Mes de Conciencia sobre la Diabetes: Luchamos por Ti

Noviembre es el Mes de Conciencia sobre la Diabetes®, un

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The Diabetes Prevention Alliance Will Combat Diabetes in Southern States

The American Diabetes Association-Led Alliance Expands…
American Diabetes Association logo reversed out white on red background
Local Press Release

The American Diabetes Association Announces State of Diabetes in Philadelphia

Panelists to Discuss Obesity, Diabetes, and the Rising…
American Diabetes Association logo reversed out white on red background
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Mes de Conciencia sobre la Diabetes: Luchamos por Ti

Noviembre es el Mes de Conciencia sobre la Diabetes®, un
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Statement of Support for H.R. 6514, the Worker Health Coverage Protection Act

The undersigned 29 organizations, representing millions of American patients and consumers with chronic and serious illnesses offer their…
Published: Friday, April 24, 2020
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American Diabetes Association® Strongly Opposes USDA's Proposed School Meal Standards Changes

The USDA’s proposed changes would result in negative implications for the lifelong health of millions and for the trajectory of diabetes…
Published: Thursday, April 23, 2020
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Patient Perspective: Living with Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease Amid COVID-19

The American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association share inspiration from patients and need-to-know information from
Published: Thursday, April 23, 2020
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Meet Our Experts

The American Diabetes Association is proud to partner with leading experts in the field of diabetes—each one directed to advancing the treatment and prevention of this disease.

CEO Charles
Charles D. Henderson

Chief Executive Officer

Robert Gabbay
Robert Gabbay, MD, PhD

Chief Scientific and Medical Officer 

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Lisa Murdock

Chief Advocacy Officer 

Dr. El Sayed
Nuha El Sayed, MD, MMSc

Senior Vice President, Health Care Improvement 

Marlon Pragnell
Marlon Pragnell, PhD

Vice President, Research & Science 

Crystal Woodward
Crystal Woodward, MPS

Managing Director, Legal Advocacy/Safe at School