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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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Today, during American Diabetes Month®, the American

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American Diabetes Association Applauds Landmark Announcement that Medicare and Medicaid To Cover Obesity Medications 

Biden Administration Recognizes Obesity Drugs as Part of
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Advocacy Initiatives

The American Diabetes Association Calls for Primary Care Policy Changes to Improve Diabetes Outcomes 

In the Annals of Family Medicine, Leaders Make Case for
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Estes Express Lines and the American Diabetes Association to Hit the Road to Raise Diabetes Awareness

Today, during American Diabetes Month®, the American

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Official Statement

American Diabetes Association Applauds Landmark Announcement that Medicare and Medicaid To Cover Obesity Medications 

Biden Administration Recognizes Obesity Drugs as Part of
American Diabetes Association logo reversed out white on red background
Advocacy Initiatives

The American Diabetes Association Calls for Primary Care Policy Changes to Improve Diabetes Outcomes 

In the Annals of Family Medicine, Leaders Make Case for
American Diabetes Association logo reversed out white on red background
Press release

Estes Express Lines and the American Diabetes Association to Hit the Road to Raise Diabetes Awareness

Today, during American Diabetes Month®, the American
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New COVID-19 Package Offers Relief for Millions of People Living with Diabetes

Last night Congress took an important step toward COVID-19 management and recovery, addressing health disparities and funding crucial
Published: Tuesday, December 22, 2020
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American Diabetes Association® Welcomes 2021 Principal Officers and New Members to National Board of Directors

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) welcomes the 2021 Principal Officers and Board of Directors. The 17-member board is comprised of
Published: Monday, December 14, 2020
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ADA Releases 2021 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes Centered on Evolving Evidence, Technology, and Individualized Care

Today, the American Diabetes Association® released the 2021 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes. The 2021 Standards of Care is now live…
Published: Wednesday, December 9, 2020
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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.

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Charles D. Henderson

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Lisa Murdock

Chief Advocacy Officer 

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Nuha El Sayed, MD, MMSc

Senior Vice President, Health Care Improvement 

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Marlon Pragnell, PhD

Vice President, Research & Science 

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Crystal Woodward, MPS

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