Last week, the Board of Directors of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) reviewed and accepted the initial findings of the independent Audit and Governance Committee (AGC) regarding events of June 5, at the ADA’s 2026 Scientific Sessions. Following those events at the ADA’s New Orleans meeting, the ADA Board of Directors had requested the AGC to conduct a full review of what occurred and provide recommended actions for the ADA to consider. The AGC has notified the Board that its initial findings did not take into account the full breadth and depth of the AGC's investigation and certain interviews that were conducted after the initial findings were prepared.
Additional findings are expected to be presented to the Board, which may clarify or correct information previously provided and could result in further actions by the Board.
“We are grateful for the considerable, ongoing work of the AGC members,” said James Tai, Chair of the ADA Board. “We look forward to further insights in what will be their final report; the Board will consider any additional recommendations they may have, and act accordingly.”
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About the Audit and Governance Committee (AGC)
The AGC is an independent body composed of volunteer investigators representing every stakeholder group in the ADA: clinicians, people with diabetes, healthcare providers, and business leaders aligned with the ADA mission. Over a near three-month period, the committee interviewed 28 individuals involved in or with firsthand knowledge of the events of June 5th, including the five individuals who were removed.
About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization fighting to end diabetes and helping people thrive. For 86 years, the ADA has driven discovery and research to treat, manage, and prevent diabetes while working relentlessly for a cure. Through advocacy, program development, and education we work to improve the quality of life for the over 155 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383). Join us in the fight on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn). To learn more about how we are advocating for everyone affected by diabetes, visit us on X (@AmDiabetesAssn).
