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National program establishes early care management, technology innovation and large health system engagement as a strategic priority for supporting the 34 million U.S. individuals living with diabetes The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) and Renalytix (NASDAQ: RNLX) (LSE: RENX) announced today a joint program to improve overall kidney health in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in the United States, which is expected to grow to 60 million individuals by 2060. The program intends to drive early detection and risk informed care delivery to delay disease progression, reduce dialysis starts

On this World Diabetes Day, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA), the world's leading diabetes organization, brings to light the "We Fight" theme. Throughout November, which is American Diabetes Month ® , the ADA is highlighting advancements in diabetes technology and treatments, the challenges people living with diabetes face daily, and the ADA’s continued fight to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people impacted by diabetes. Diabetes has become the fastest-growing chronic disease in the world and the most expensive in the United States. More than 37 million people

Although diabetes prevalence remains stable, the direct medical costs attributed to diabetes increased by 7% between 2017 and 2022. Today, the American Diabetes Association® ( ADA ) published the Economic Costs of Diabetes in the U.S. in 2022 (Economic Report), a comprehensive analysis assessing the financial burden of living with diabetes in the United States. The Economic Report, which is published every five years, found that the total annual cost of diabetes in 2022 is $412.9 billion, including $306.6 billion in direct medical costs and $106.3 billion in indirect costs. People with

ADA urges governors to bring down the cost of insulin and ensure health care access for people with diabetes during coronavirus pandemic The American Diabetes Association (ADA) CEO Tracey D. Brown sent a letter to all 50 governors in the nation today calling for the urgent need to protect the residents of their state that make up part of the 122 million Americans living with diabetes and prediabetes during the coronavirus pandemic. With nearly one out of two Americans currently living with diabetes or prediabetes, millions of Americans are suddenly facing the real possibility of unemployment

Revisions include updated treatment information for adults and youth with type 2 diabetes and new guidelines for people with diabetes who use continuous glucose monitoring The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) issued important updates to the 2019 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes (Standards of Care) today, in annotations as the Living Standards of Care , with the changes focusing on new metrics for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) utilization and new medication options and recommendations for youth and adults with type 2 diabetes. The updates were informed by newly published research

As Louisiana braces for Tropical Storm Barry, a potential hurricane that is currently expected to make landfall on Friday, the diabetes community is rallying to make sure that people living with diabetes—especially those who depend upon insulin—are fully supported. The Diabetes Disaster Response Coalition (DDRC) , which is comprised of the nation’s leading diabetes organizations, is urging all people with diabetes and their loved ones to prepare by putting together a diabetes kit and making a plan to stay healthy and safe during the storm and in its aftermath. The DDRC has created a Patient

Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) issued important updates to the 2019   Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes  (Standards of Care) , in annotations as the   Living Standards of Care , focused on improving cardiovascular and renal health in people with diabetes. The updates were informed by newly published research and crafted and approved by the ADA’s Professional Practice Committee, which is responsible for producing the annual  Standards of Care . The  Living Standards of Care  are available immediately online at   Diabetes Care . Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)