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Every three minutes in America, a limb is lost due to diabetes Today, the American Diabetes Association ® announced a new initiative designed to address the urgent public health challenge of preventable amputation called the Amputation Prevention Alliance. Over 154,000 amputations occur every year in the United States, with the majority of those procedures being preventable, but due to challenges in accessing quality care, patients are forced into unnecessary amputations and even death. The Amputation Prevention Alliance’s work will focus on addressing communities facing disproportionately

Meta-Analysis Compared Rate of Life-Threatening Diabetes Complication Among Children Prior to and During the COVID-19 Pandemic New data presented at the 82nd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) revealed the incidence of severe diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) among children with type 1 diabetes was significantly higher during the pandemic compared to pre-pandemic. DKA is a serious, life-threatening condition that can lead to diabetic coma or even death. While DKA can happen to anyone with diabetes, it is most common among people with type 1 diabetes. DKA is caused by an

RESCUE Advocacy Group to Share Latest Insights on Prevalence and Prevention Strategies A symposium presented by international research group, RESCUE (REducing SuiCide rates amongst individUals with diabEtes) Collaborative Community, will address the ongoing connection between suicide and people with type 1 diabetes, with the goal of highlighting available resources and key takeaways for the field. The symposium comes at a time when adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes are 61% more likely to say they feel suicidal than those without diabetes. Suicide and Self-Injury—Unveiling and

Nominations for Pathway to Stop Diabetes® research award now open The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) is pleased to announce the opening of a new nomination window for the Pathway to Stop Diabetes ® research grants in 2022. The ADA is looking for scientists at the peak of their creativity to provide them with the autonomy, flexibility, and resources on the road to breakthrough discoveries. By awarding two five-to-seven-year grants, the ADA will provide access to scientific and career mentoring from leading diabetes researchers, and create a diabetes think tank to cultivate the next

In the wake of continued widespread flooding and power outages in the US Gulf Coast and Northeast from Hurricane Ida, the Diabetes Disaster Response Coalition (DDRC) has collated a complete list of national and state resources to support all people with diabetes. During a continued state-of-emergency, it is even more critical for people with diabetes to have access to the medications and testing supplies needed to maintain blood glucose control effectively and prevent sudden severe complications such as hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. With electricity down for days, or longer, makes it

Today, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) issued important updates to the 2021 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes (Standards of Care), in annotations as the Living Standards of Care . Changes include new data on teplizumab and SGLT2 inhibitors as well as medications’ effects on patients with chronic kidney disease. These amendments were driven by recently published research and were crafted and approved by the ADA’s Professional Practice Committee, which is responsible for producing the Standards of Care . Updates to Section 10, Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Management, have also

As the Gulf Coast prepares for Tropical Storm Nestor, 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 Preparedness Plan to help people with diabetes face the unique

Statement from William T. Cefalu, MD, Chief Scientific, Medical and Mission Officer: Diabetes is a highly individual and complex chronic health condition, and as detailed in the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes , it requires a personalized diabetes care plan that can meet the needs of each person living with diabetes to provide optimal blood glucose control, decrease the risk of serious complications, and improve quality and length of life. The ADA appreciates the innovation and creativity of the DIY (do-it-yourself) community to develop new devices

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) announced today that the organization is encouraged by Pres. Biden’s FY’22 budget proposal for its prioritization of robust funding to support diabetes research, management, and care. “This budget request makes it clear that the administration acknowledges the risks posed by diabetes and other chronic conditions and the importance of supporting the millions of Americans with diabetes and prediabetes and their families,” said Tracey D. Brown, CEO of the ADA . “As the ADA continues its fight to prevent diabetes, improve the lives of those living with

In Texas, the ADA’s “friend of the court” brief urges clarification for Texas voters with diabetes and other chronic conditions On Monday, The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) filed an amicus curiae, or “friend of the court” brief in the federal court case Texas Democratic Party et al. v. Abbott et al. in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, requesting clarification from the Court for voters with diabetes and other chronic diseases, so they may exercise their right to vote safely in this year’s elections. This brief is the second the ADA has filed in an effort to defend the