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Safe at School: South Carolina

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Safe at School: Connecticut

Today, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) expressed support for Senate Bill 1070 (SB 1070) and House Bill 977 (HB 977), legislation aimed at modernizing Florida’s approach to obesity management by instituting a comprehensive, evidence-based program to replace a pilot currently offered by the Division of State Group Insurance for state employees and their families. SB 1070, sponsored by Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez (R-Doral), and HB 977, sponsored by Representative David Borrero (R- Hialeah), would replace the current pilot with a uniform obesity management program that integrates

On Saturday, May 2, 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: Tennessee 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 from 7:30–11:30 a.m. Location: oneC1TY Nashville, 8 City Blvd., Nashville, TN 37203 Register, join or start a team, and fundraise: diabetes.org/StepOutTennessee Step Out Walk

On May 9, 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: Baltimore will bring together the diabetes community, volunteers, and advocates for a meaningful walk welcoming people of all ages and abilities. Time and date: 9:30 a.m. on May 9 Location: Harbor Point Central Plaza, 1310 Point St., Baltimore, MD 21231 Register, start or join a team, and fundraise: diabetes.org/StepOutBaltimore Step Out Walk benefits diabetes

Today, Diabetes Advocates from the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) and other community partners are in Sacramento urging California lawmakers to take decisive action that can improve the health of millions of Californians. Time and date: Thursday, May 7 from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Location: The Citizen Hotel, Quorum Room (second floor), 926 J St., Sacramento, CA 9581 “The ADA and its advocates are calling on California lawmakers to take action to address the obesity and diabetes crises by both expanding access to life-changing treatment and supporting prevention efforts,” said Christine

As World Diabetes Day approaches on November 14, the American Diabetes Association®(ADA) is convening community, businesses, and industry leaders at almost two dozen State of Diabetes events across the country to assess the current and future landscape of diabetes. Nationwide over 38 million Americans are living with diabetes. The epidemic brings significant burdens, both personal and financial. The latest Economic Costs of Diabetes in the U.S. report found the total annual cost of diabetes to be $412.9 billion, including $306.6 billion in direct medical costs and $106.3 billion in indirect

State joins growing list helping those living with diabetes afford life-saving medication The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) applauds Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee for signing legislation capping monthly copayments for insulin at $40 for those on state-regulated plans, making Rhode Island the 20th state, plus the District of Columbia, to enact a copay cap on the life-saving medication. Speaker Pro Tempore Brian Patrick Kennedy and Senator Melissa Murray steered the legislation, with support from Representatives Morales and Diaz, to favorable passage in the House and Senate. “This