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The USDA’s proposed changes would result in negative implications for the lifelong health of millions and for the trajectory of diabetes in the United States The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) submitted a formal comment yesterday expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule from the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeking to weaken nutrition standards in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP). If the proposed rule is implemented it will not only undercut the fight against diabetes, but also fail to protect the children who rely heavily on

The 80th Scientific Sessions will be held online June 12-16, 2020 The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) is excited to announce that the 80th Scientific Sessions will be transformed into a virtual conference! The meeting will be held online on June 12-16, 2020. We have shifted the format out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of protecting our employees and participants, many of whom have one or more factors that place them in the “higher risk” category for COVID-19. ADA’s leadership has determined that a virtual experience is the best way to ensure that our entire community of

The American Diabetes Association® applauds the Utah governor and legislature for passing HB 207 Recently, Utah Governor Gary Herbert signed into law American Diabetes Association-supported legislation capping monthly copayments for insulin at $30 for a 30-day supply. House Bill 207 (HB 207) also includes an emergency refill provision that will allow people without an up-to-date prescription to get insulin immediately rather than waiting until they are able to get a refill authorized by a physician, as well as a provision directing the Utah Department of Insurance to issue a report that

Gold Winner for Best Campaign, Health, Non-Profit; Bronze for Best Brand Campaign, Health The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) announced today that it has been named a Gold Winner for Best Non-Profit Health Campaign and Bronze Winner for Best Brand Campaign in the Health category in the third Annual Anthem Awards. This year’s Anthem Award Winners were selected from a pool of over 2,000 submissions from 44 countries by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Anthem judges are intellectually diverse leaders from across the impact industry with expertise that spans

The American Diabetes Association® applauds Delaware’s governor and legislature for passing insulin co-pay cap and formulary provisions Recently, Delaware House Bill 263 was signed into law by Governor John Carney. A provision in the law limits cost sharing for insulin to $100 per 30-day supply for those with state-regulated commercial health insurance plans. The law also requires plans’ prescription drug formularies include at least one rapid, short, intermediate, and long-acting insulin on the formularies’ lowest tier. The new law, supported by the American Diabetes Association® (ADA), will

In a submission today to the Senate Finance Committee’s hearing, Bolstering Chronic Care through Medicare Physician Payment, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) is urging policymakers to boost Medicare payments to physicians and primary care delivery teams to improve care for people with diabetes. A National Policy Roundtable on Diabetes and Primary Care hosted earlier this year by the ADA, and joined by major physician and patient advocacy organizations, made clear that increased reimbursement for all members of a primary care team can both alleviate the health care workforce shortage

Efforts to advance chronic disease prevention through enhanced education, awareness and support — kicking off during National Kidney Month Today, The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) and DaVita (NYSE: DVA), a leading provider of kidney care services, announced the expansion of a multi-year collaboration, focused on advancing chronic disease prevention, specifically addressing two of the most prevalent chronic conditions in the U.S. — diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The kick-off for this expanded effort coincides with National Kidney Month, a time when both organizations bolster

Findings Highlight the Impact of Insurance Barriers on Managed Diabetes Care for Diverse Populations Living with Type 1 Diabetes Results from a new study show the impact and importance of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) that young individuals with diabetes face today. The findings were presented as a Late-Breaking Poster at the 84 th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) in Orlando, FL. Health disparities is a growing concern that significantly impacts diabetes. In nearly all states, those who identify as Black and Native American are more likely than those who