Panelists to Discuss Obesity, Diabetes, and the Rising Cost of Care: What Employers Need to Know
The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) is proud to host its inaugural State of Diabetes: Philadelphia event during American Diabetes Month® at CYTO PHL in Philadelphia, PA.
"At the American Diabetes Association, we believe empowering our communities is essential in the fight against diabetes and obesity. This panel event brings together leaders, advocates, and health professionals to share knowledge and strategies that can transform lives. By working together, we can create healthier environments and inspire individuals to take charge of their health, ultimately reducing the impact of these chronic diseases in our communities." said Kate Kosarek, the ADA’s executive director of Greater Philadelphia.
In Pennsylvania, approximately 1,145,500 of adults, or 11.1% of the adult population, have diagnosed diabetes. Each year, an estimated 61,000 adults in Pennsylvania are diagnosed. The inaugural State of Diabetes event serves as a pivotal gathering, uniting employers, industry leaders, health care providers, and community experts. On a shared platform, professionals engage with an expert panel in critical discussions on how to leverage ADA resources to address the contemporary landscape of diabetes, obesity and the financial impact on employers and employees.
State of Diabetes: Philadelphia is sponsored by Abbott Diabetes Care, Independence Blue Cross, Novo Nordisk, and WellSpark Health with panelist insights and perspectives shared from the City of Philadelphia, Abbott Diabetes Care, Independence Blue Cross, UnitedHealth Group, and Temple University.
Over 38 million Americans are living with diabetes, and with health care costs at an all-time high, people with diagnosed diabetes have on average 2.6 times higher medical expenditures than those without. This year’s esteemed panelists will share their expert perspectives on Obesity, Diabetes, and the Rising Cost of Care: What Employers Need to Know.
Registration is free and open to employers, health care professionals, payors, industry experts, and community leaders. To learn more and register, visit diabetes.org/SODPhiladelphia. Media interested in previewing the event can schedule an interview by emailing press@diabetes.org.
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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 84 years, the ADA has driven discovery and research to prevent, manage, treat, and ultimately cure diabetes. There are 136 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. Through advocacy, program development, and education, we’re fighting for them all. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383). Join the fight with us on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn).
