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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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Local Press Release

Back-to-School Wellness Expo Addresses Health Needs in D.C.’s Ward 8

The Collaboration for Equitable Health with Black Nurses
American Diabetes Association logo reversed out white on red background
Local Press Release

The American Diabetes Association and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Join Forces to Focus on Diabetes Prevention and Nutrition Education

The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) and CareFirst
American Diabetes Association logo reversed out white on red background
Press release

Abbott and the American Diabetes Association Collaborate to Drive a Better Understanding of the Role of Nutrition Formulas to Support People with Diabetes and Obesity

The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) and Abbott
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American Diabetes Association® Supports Legislation to Expand Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training for Medicare Beneficiaries

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) applauds the re-introduction of the Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT)…
Published: Friday, March 15, 2019
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American Diabetes Association® Names Three Awardees for $4.875 Million in 2019 Pathway to Stop Diabetes Research Grants

The American Diabetes Association announced today it is awarding this year’s prestigious  Pathway to Stop Diabetes  grants, totaling $4.…
Published: Friday, February 15, 2019
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