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The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) announced on July 8 that Chief Scientific and Medical Officer (CSMO) Dr. Robert Gabbay has chosen to step down from his role to reduce his professional commitments and transition into semi-retirement. Dr. Gabbay's last day will be September 6. “We owe a debt of gratitude to Dr. Bob for his unwavering dedication and the profound impact he has made during his tenure,” said Charles “Chuck” Henderson, chief executive officer of the ADA. “As we move forward, guided by his legacy and the enduring deep expertise of the ADA’s Science and Health Care team, I am

American Diabetes Association and DaVita launch a digital experience with resources for preventing and managing diabetes-related kidney complications The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA), along with DaVita, are excited to announce the launch of an interactive digital experience aimed at helping those living with diabetes prevent and manage kidney disease. Diabetes affects one in seven adults in the U.S.—and is the number one cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Committed to providing the education and resources needed to combat diabetes-related health complications, the ADA recently

The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA), the leading global diabetes research, advocacy, and education organization, applauds U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) for introducing legislation today during a joint press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., which aims to make insulin more affordable for millions of Americans with diabetes who rely on the drug to live. The bipartisan Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act includes important reforms to reduce the price of insulin by incentivizing lower list prices and

Improvements in Vision Impairment and Diabetes Plateaued in the Last Decade A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study provides new insights into vision impairment (VI) prevalence over the last 20 years. The findings demonstrate that declines in VI among adults with diabetes seen in the first decade of the 2000s may have plateaued in 2012. The findings were presented at the 82nd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) in New Orleans, LA. Diabetic retinopathy is a common and serious complication of diabetes that occurs when blood vessels in the retina are

Today, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) published important updates to the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2022 (Standards of Care) , in annotations as the Living Standards of Care . Changes include new data on: Finerenone and its effects in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease on cardiovascular outcome SGLT2 inhibitors and their effects in people with type 2 diabetes on heart failure and renal outcomes New information on calculating eGFR and inclusion of race for kidney disease diagnosis These amendments were driven by recently published research and were

New guidelines include most substantial changes since standards first introduced, including easier documentation of services and clarity around reporting outcomes New updates to the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (National Standards) call for addressing health equity by improving access to diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) services, a renewed focus on increasing and maintaining person-centered care and reducing administrative burden. Issued by the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) and the Association of Diabetes Care & Education

Diabetes isn’t going anywhere, so let’s work together and do our part. What exactly does that mean? During the month of November, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) will educate everyone on diabetes and its complications by showcasing simple steps that can be taken to recognize, reduce risks, and ease the burden of diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of people who passed away from Covid-19 were living with diabetes. Now it is time to act and take necessary steps, collectively, to turn our post-COVID reality into a proclamation for better health and

The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency have earned it a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator. This rating designates the ADA as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that the ADA is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria. Charity Navigator is America’s largest and most utilized independent charity evaluator. Since 2001, the organization has been an unbiased and trusted source of information for more than 11 million donors annually. Charity

Findings Indicate Improvements in Mental and Physical Health as well as a Reduction in Healthcare Costs For People Living with Type 1 Diabetes Results from two studies evaluating the impact of mental health support for diabetes patients found significant benefits in patient outcomes were presented today at the 83rd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) in San Diego, CA. As the number of diabetes cases continues to rise, addressing mental health challenges is a critical element in helping individuals with diabetes manage their care plan. Diabetes distress (DD) for