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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…
ADA_SS24_NewsroomImage
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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Exceptional Leaders in Diabetes Research, Prevention and Treatment to be Recognized at ADA’s 81st Scientific Sessions

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) is honored to announce the recipients of the 2021 National Scientific and Health Care…
Published: Monday, March 8, 2021
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The American Diabetes Association & Walmart Partner in Demanding, Creating, and Ensuring Health Equity Now

Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) announced Walmart’s support of the Health Equity Now (HEN) platform. Walmart’s $5 million…
Published: Thursday, March 4, 2021
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Know Diabetes by Heart™ Awards $900,000 for Community Education

Ten grants from the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association’s joint initiative aim to decrease heart disease and…
Published: Thursday, February 25, 2021
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