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The American Diabetes Association Applauds Illinois Governor for Approving Legislation Expanding Access to CGMs for Medicaid Beneficiaries   

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) applauds…
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One in Four Patients with Difficult-to-Control Type 2 Diabetes Experience High Levels of Cortisol

Largest-Study-of-its-Kind Uncovers Potential Underlying
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Common Type 2 Diabetes Drug Shown to Safely Reduce the Progression of Kidney Disease in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

SGLT2i Shown as Potential Solution to Help Manage Renal

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Recent Press release

American Diabetes Association logo reversed out white on red background
Advocacy News

The American Diabetes Association Applauds Illinois Governor for Approving Legislation Expanding Access to CGMs for Medicaid Beneficiaries   

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) applauds…
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One in Four Patients with Difficult-to-Control Type 2 Diabetes Experience High Levels of Cortisol

Largest-Study-of-its-Kind Uncovers Potential Underlying
ADA_SS24_NewsroomImage
Press release

Common Type 2 Diabetes Drug Shown to Safely Reduce the Progression of Kidney Disease in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

SGLT2i Shown as Potential Solution to Help Manage Renal
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ADA CEO TRACEY D. BROWN ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE AFTER TRANSFORMATIONAL TENURE

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA), announced today that Chief Executive Officer Tracey D. Brown will be leaving the ADA effective
Published: Friday, August 27, 2021
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Leading Diabetes Advocacy Groups Urge CDC to Include Americans with Diabetes in Those Prioritized for COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters

Today, the American Diabetes Association ® and 14 other leading voluntary health organizations and medical societies concerned with…
Published: Thursday, August 12, 2021
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ADA: Congress Must Prioritize Action on Health Disparities

American Diabetes Association Pushes for Federal Policy Change to Remove Systemic Barriers to Health Care Equity and Access The American
Published: Friday, July 30, 2021
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