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Today, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) announced a collaborative Oral Health campaign with Pacific Dental Services ® (PDS), one of the country’s leading dental support organizations. The campaign aims to increase awareness of the link between periodontal disease (gum disease) and diabetes and how oral health providers can assist patients in preventing and managing this chronic health condition. Over 37 million Americans live with diabetes today, and 1 in 5 people don’t know they have it. Diabetes can affect every part of the body, including the mouth. In fact, oral health issues are

For people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), canagliflozin, an oral, sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, has a renal- and cardiovascular-protective effect in reducing the progression of kidney impairment, according to the results of the CREDENCE trial presented today in a symposium at the American Diabetes Association’s® (ADA’s) 79th Scientific Sessions® at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. In the first of several renal outcomes studies of SGLT2s, the landmark Canagliflozin and Renal Events in Diabetes with Established Nephropathy

In an analysis of the AWARD-7 study, people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) who took 1.5 mg of dulaglutide once weekly had a reduction of clinical events associated with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) including dialysis and with a kidney transplant, and a slower rate of kidney function decline compared to people who used insulin or a lower dose of dulaglutide. The study is an abstract titled “Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Outcomes with Dulaglutide (DU) Versus Insulin Glargine (IG) in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) and Moderate-to-Severe CKD by Albuminuria

Top researchers, clinicians and educators will be recognized at the 79th Scientific Sessions for outstanding leadership and work to advance diabetes research, prevention, care and treatment The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is proud to announce the recipients of the ADA’s four 2019 Professional Interest Group Awards. Individually and collectively, their exemplary leadership, mentorship and achievements have advanced the field of diabetes care and improved health outcomes for people with diabetes. “The recipients of this year’s Professional Interest Group Awards have each made significant

The American Heart Association ® and American Diabetes Association’s ® joint initiative takes to Harlem’s World-Famous stage for an evening of entertainment and health empowerment rooted in Black culture Golden Globe ® -winning and Academy Award®-nominated actress Angela Bassett will perform an original monologue based on her family’s personal experience with type 2 diabetes and heart disease during a free, virtual show she’s also hosting from Harlem’s World-Famous Apollo Theater on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. The event is produced and presented by Know Diabetes by Heart ™, a joint initiative of

Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) announced Walmart’s support of the Health Equity Now (HEN) platform. Walmart’s $5 million commitment will help transform the cost and convenience of care through education, clinical programs, training, and advocacy. "COVID-19 continues to impact our community in devastating ways and the time is now to move the needle on the diabetes epidemic in order to save lives,” said Tracey D. Brown, CEO of the ADA. “Systemic change is long overdue, and we are pleased to work with Walmart to put in the work together to help improve outcomes for the 34 million

According to a new nationwide survey , the 34 million Americans living with diabetes face unique, acute and intensified challenges to their health as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic – challenges that may increase their COVID risk for complications. The study, released today by the American Diabetes Association® in partnership with Thrivable and the Diabetes Daily community, shows that the financial and economic toll of the pandemic has left scores of Americans with diabetes without access to the drugs, devices, insurance, and food that they need to properly manage their diabetes or even

The American Heart Association ® and American Diabetes Association’s ® Know Diabetes by Heart™ initiative reveals new ambassador class during American Diabetes Month ® Seven individuals living with type 2 diabetes and representing a wide range of experiences have been selected as the 2020-21 national ambassadors for Know Diabetes by Heart—a joint effort between the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association to combat cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death for people with type 2 diabetes. Compared to people without diabetes, people living with type 2 diabetes

ADA Leads 20 National Patient Advocate Groups Urging USPS Delivery Improvements The American Diabetes Association® (ADA), along with 19 other national health groups, today called on the U.S. Postal Service Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to reinstate the organization’s delivery standards as well as expressed concerns over the effect the current delays could have on 133 million Americans who suffer from chronic disease and may rely on medication deliveries to receive life-saving drugs. “While we appreciate that you have committed to halt the changes implemented earlier this summer, we believe

Survey of those living with diabetes, released by the American Diabetes Association® and dQ&A, shows unemployment for this group at a staggering 18% Alarming new data shows the disturbing trend within the diabetes population in the U.S. of high unemployment and worsening health outcomes as they are severely and disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This impact has left over 34 million Americans living with diabetes even more vulnerable to poorer outcomes from the coronavirus and highlights the need for measures to help protect these Americans to be a top priority for elected