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Press Releases

If you are looking for ADA press releases issued prior to 2019, please email [email protected].

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The American Diabetes Association Celebrates Senate Committee Approval of Bipartisan INSULIN Act, Urges Senate to Pass the bill

Committee action marks a critical milestone toward making…
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Sun Life extends collaboration with the American Diabetes Association to continue support of youth initiative Project Power

Sun Life U.S. has renewed its national collaboration with…
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New Standards of Care in Overweight and Obesity Section: Screening, Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Staging of Obesity in Adults

Today, the Obesity Association, a division of the…

Official Statement

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The American Diabetes Association Requests OMB Withdraw Proposed Rule Changing Guidelines for Federal Financial Assistance

Today, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA)…
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The American Diabetes Association’s Statement on Moving Civil Rights and Special Education Services

In response to the U.S. Department of Education’s recent
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The ADA Acknowledges Continued Federal Funding for Diabetes Research and Prevention

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) issued the

Local Press Releases

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The American Diabetes Association Announces the Fifth Annual Kiss a Pig Gala in New Orleans

Top fundraiser earns the honor of kissing a pig,…
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Step Out Walk: Greater New York to Unite the Community in the Fight to End Diabetes

On June 20, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA)…
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Finger Lakes Community Rallies Around New Opportunities at 2026 Tour de Cure Diabetes Fundraiser

American Diabetes Association Opens Exhibitor Sign-Up

Advocacy News

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The American Diabetes Association Applauds the Preservation of Medicaid Coverage for FDA-Approved Obesity Medications in North Carolina

The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) recognizes…
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The American Diabetes Association Expresses Concern Over Rhode Island’s Decision to Eliminate Medicaid Coverage of Obesity Treatments

The Rhode Island General Assembly’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY
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The American Diabetes Association Applauds Governor Jeff Landry on the Passage of Senate Bill 433, Expanded Access to Obesity Medications for Medicaid Enrollees

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) applauds…

Organizational Updates

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The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) announces the release of its 2025 Annual Report

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) announces the
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Recent Actions and Updates From the American Diabetes Association

Since the CEO of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA…
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The Primary Care Council Welcomes Three New Members 

The Primary Care Council (PCC) is pleased to announce the…
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The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) announces the release of its 2025 Annual Report

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) announces the release of its 2025 Annual Report. This report highlights our impact across the…
Published: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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Recent Actions and Updates From the American Diabetes Association

Since the CEO of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA), Charles “Chuck” Henderson, issued an apology—taking responsibility for…
Published: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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The American Diabetes Association Requests OMB Withdraw Proposed Rule Changing Guidelines for Federal Financial Assistance

Today, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) submitted its official public comment on the White House Office of Management and Budget…
Published: Thursday, July 2, 2026
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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.

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CEO Charles
Charles D. Henderson

Chief Executive Officer

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Lisa Murdock

Chief Advocacy Officer 

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Dr. Rita Rastogi Kalyani
Rita Rastogi Kalyani, MD, MHS

Chief Scientific & Medical Officer

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Osagie Ebekozien MD, MPH, CPHQ
Osagie Ebekozien, MD, MPH, CPH

Chief Quality Officer

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Marlon Pragnell
Marlon Pragnell, PhD

Vice President, Research & Science 

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Joshua J. Neumiller, PharmD, CDCES
Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs

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Victoria Bouhairie, MD, DABOM, DipABLM

Victoria Bouhairie, MD, DABOM, DipABLM
Senior Vice President, Obesity & Prevention

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Crystal Woodward
Crystal Woodward, MPS

Managing Director, Legal Advocacy/Safe at School