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The Obesity Association Publishes the Standards of Care in Overweight and Obesity

First of its kind clinical guidance on reducing weight
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The American Diabetes Association Names Scientific Leader and Innovator, Rita Rastogi Kalyani, MD, MHS, as Chief Scientific and Medical Officer to Build Upon Its Strength in Diabetes and Obesity Care

Dr. Kalyani will join the organization on August 11 Today…
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Diabetes Alert Day: Know Your Risk

Today is Diabetes Alert Day, a day set aside by the…

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The American Diabetes Association’s Statement on Protecting Access to Health Care Coverage and Nutrition Assistance Programs for People with Diabetes and Obesity

Medicaid and SNAP provide critical access to care
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The American Diabetes Association’s Statement on Continued Exclusion of Obesity Medications Under Federal Health Programs

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will…
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The American Diabetes Association’s Statement on the Administration’s Dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education

In response to recent news of the executive order calling…

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American Diabetes Association Applauds Passage of First-Ever Law Prohibiting Step Therapy for Insulin

Today, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed Senate Bill 646…
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The American Diabetes Association and Obesity Action Coalition Celebrate Progress Made Toward Treating and Preventing Obesity in Texas

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and Obesity…
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The American Diabetes Association Hosts the 2025 Tour de Cure: North Carolina

Cycling event raises funds to support diabetes research
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American Diabetes Association Applauds Passage of First-Ever Law Prohibiting Step Therapy for Insulin

Today, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed Senate Bill 646/House Bill 970 to prohibit state-regulated plans from imposing step therapy, or…
Published: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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The American Diabetes Association and Obesity Action Coalition Celebrate Progress Made Toward Treating and Preventing Obesity in Texas

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) today celebrated the progress made in the Texas House of
Published: Friday, May 16, 2025
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The American Diabetes Association Hosts the 2025 Tour de Cure: North Carolina

Cycling event raises funds to support diabetes research, local programming, and advocacy efforts The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA…
Published: Friday, May 16, 2025
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