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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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Press release

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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American Diabetes Association Partners with Southern University Law Center to Advocate for Millions with Diabetes through Project DEAL

All too often, people affected by diabetes find themselves facing discrimination and needing help to protect their rights in the courts
Published: Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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Important Updates to the 2021 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes Issued by American Diabetes Association Experts

Today, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) issued important updates to the 2021 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes (Standards of…
Published: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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American Diabetes Association Applauds Texas as it’s Added to Growing List of States Working to Reduce Cost-Sharing on Insulin

Texas becomes 19th state to sign vital legislation to help insulin costs for those with diabetes Today, the American Diabetes Association…
Published: Tuesday, June 15, 2021
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