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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 Highlights Health Equity in 2023 Impact Report

As Minority Health Month draws to a close, the American
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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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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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Individuals with Diabetes are Up to Four Times More Likely to Develop Long COVID-19

Diabetes Study Adds to Growing Body of Data Around Risk Factors for Long-Standing Effects of COVID-19 Infection A new study reveals that
Published: Saturday, June 4, 2022
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SURMOUNT-1 Study Finds Individuals with Obesity Lost up to 22.5% of their Body Weight when Taking Tirzepatide

American Diabetes Association Symposium to Highlight Once Weekly Drug as Potential Treatment for Obesity Today, findings from SURMOUNT-1
Published: Saturday, June 4, 2022
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American Diabetes Association Symposium to Bring to Light the Impact of Suicide and Depression on Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

RESCUE Advocacy Group to Share Latest Insights on Prevalence and Prevention Strategies A symposium presented by international research…
Published: Friday, June 3, 2022
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