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The American Diabetes Association and Genentech Team Up to Bring Eye Health Equity Program to the DC Region
Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, announced a program to increase equitable access to eye health care in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The program, an extension of the Health Equity Now® initiative, will focus on identifying and removing barriers to care facing Black and Hispanic/Latino communities in the DC region. Diabetes-related eye disease affects nearly 8 million Americans and is the leading cause of vision loss in people 18–64 years old. Black, Native American/Alaska Native, Hispanic/Latino, and older adults living with
The American Diabetes Association Applauds Illinois Governor for Approving Legislation Expanding Access to CGMs for Medicaid Beneficiaries
The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) applauds Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker for signing legislation (Senate Bill 3414) allowing a broader population of Illinois’ Medicaid beneficiaries to be eligible for a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), closing a significant health equity gap in access to care for people with diabetes who are insulin dependent. CGMs continually monitor blood glucose (blood sugar), giving real-time updates through a device that is attached to a person’s body. People with diabetes who use a CGM have fewer instances of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) and can achieve a
American Diabetes Association Teams Up With Dr. Comfort To Take Next Step in Preventing and Managing Foot Complications
New interactive online experience with personalized solutions for preventing and managing diabetes-related foot complications available today! Every four minutes , an American loses a limb due to diabetes—a complication that could be preventable when given the right tools. As part of its commitment to provide access to the necessary education and resources to combat diabetes-related health complications that can lead to amputations, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) recently launched the Foot Care & Amputation section of Living with Diabetes . “We’re excited to partner with Dr. Comfort
Financial Assistance Available to People Living with Diabetes Through New Co-Pay Relief Fund Supported by ADA
Today, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) and the Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) proudly announce the opening of the diabetes fund, expanding PAF’s Co-Pay Relief Program (CPR) to serve people living with diabetes. The launch of this fund, made possible by the support of the ADA , provides financial assistance to people living with diabetes who meet the eligibility requirements to pay for co-pays, deductibles and co-insurance for doctors visits, medications, and testing related to the treatment and management of diabetes, and for medical insurance premiums. “The ADA has a long history
Latest ADA Annual Standards of Care Includes Changes to Diabetes Screening, First-Line Therapy, Pregnancy, and Technology
Today, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) released its much-anticipated annual Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes (Standards of Care) . Based upon the latest scientific diabetes research and clinical trials, Standards of Care is the gold-standard for professionals in the medical field and includes vital new and updated practice guidelines to care for people with diabetes and prediabetes. "We recognize that health care providers around the world look to our Standards of Care for the latest in how new research can impact care and are excited to provide this valuable resource," said Dr
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