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The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) applauds South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden for signing House Bill 1143 (HB 1143) to support students living with diabetes and other chronic conditions by ensuring they can possess and self-administer necessary medications, including insulin, during the school day and school-sponsored activities. “The ADA strongly supports policies protecting student health, promoting independence, and upholding equal access to education,” said Matt Prokop, the ADA’s state government affairs director. “HB 1143 is an important step toward ensuring South Dakota students

On Saturday, May 2, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) will host its signature fundraising event in Tampa to raise awareness, connect communities, and strengthen critical support for individuals and families impacted by diabetes. Step Out ® Walk: Tampa will bring together the diabetes community, volunteers, and Diabetes Advocates for a meaningful walk welcoming people of all ages and abilities. Time and date: May 2 at 8:00 a.m. Location: Perry Harvey Sr. Park, 900 E Scott St Tampa, FL 33602 Register, start or join a team, and fundraise: diabetes.org/StepOutTampa Step Out Walk benefits

Cycling event raises funds to support diabetes research, local programming, and advocacy efforts On May 2, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) will host its 2026 Tour de Cure ®: Pacific Northwest. This cycling fundraiser will bring together individuals, families, organizations, and corporations for a ride in support of people living with diabetes. Time and date: May 2 from 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Location: The Park at Bothell Landing, 9919 NE 180th St., Bothell, WA 98011 Register, join a team, and fundraise: tour.diabetes.org/731 “As spring brings a renewed sense of energy and connection

On Sunday, May 31, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) will host its signature fundraising event to raise awareness, connect communities, and strengthen critical support for individuals and families impacted by diabetes. Step Out® Walk: Greater Cleveland will bring together the diabetes community, volunteers, and advocates for a meaningful walk welcoming people of all ages and abilities. Check in opens at 8:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 11:30 a.m. Join us for this free event at: Huntington Bank Field 100 Alfred Lerner Way Cleveland, OH 44114 Participants can register, start or join a

New York has eliminated cost-sharing for insulin in state-regulated health plans. In response Monica Billger, state government affairs director at the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA), issued the following statement. “The American Diabetes Association is excited to celebrate a first in our nation. New York has taken a transformative step in the state budget to address medication affordability and accessibility by eliminating cost-sharing for insulin in state-regulated health plans. The ADA, in partnership with an amazing community of Diabetes Advocates, has long-led the fight to make

Texas becomes 19th state to sign vital legislation to help insulin costs for those with diabetes Today, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) applauded a major victory secured for people with diabetes in Texas as Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation yesterday that will help make insulin more affordable for Texans on state-regulated health plans. The new law, created by Senate Bill 827 and supported by the ADA, limits cost-sharing to $25 per prescription for a 30-day supply of insulin, regardless of the amount or type of insulin needed. With the signing of this bill, Texas becomes the

Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) applauded Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear for signing legislation that will cap insulin co-pays at $30 per month, regardless of the quantity or type of insulin needed to fill the insured patient's prescription. Governor Beshear and bill sponsor Representative Danny Bentley provided expert leadership on this important legislation to reduce the burden of insulin costs for people living with diabetes. Kentucky joins 14 other states as well as the District of Columbia that have enacted insulin copay caps to reduce costs of this life-saving drug.

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