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Discover the risks and guidelines for consuming substances like CBD, smoking, and alcohol if you have diabetes. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

Read more about Better Choices for Life program, which brings the ADA evidence-based guidelines directly to consumers so they can make informed choices about the products they purchase.

Learn how to decode food labels and make informed choices about your meals. Find out what the serving size means and understand the nutritional information for a healthier diet.

Did you know that Congress funds school nutrition programs for about 30 million children across the nation each day? The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP) must regularly be renewed by Congress, and you can help ensure your lawmakers understand the importance of kids getting healthy food at school each day. Since 2010, when Congress passed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act , the legislation called for new evidence-based nutrition standards for school meals. The NSLP and SBP has provided millions of school meals for children across the United States and

Discover how to eat well with diabetes by making simple swaps and incorporating the nutrients you need. Find healthy recipes and tips for navigating nutrition with diabetes.

Untangle packaging claims and make informed choices. Learn how to put food labels to work and navigate nutrition while living with diabetes.

Find out answers to questions about Better Choices for Life program offered by American Diabetes Association.

25 patient and consumer groups representing millions of people nationwide with pre-existing health conditions issued the following statement in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA): ”Now it is more important than ever to acknowledge and celebrate the significant coverage gains and protections for patients as a result of the Affordable Care Act. Today, the nation faces significant challenges as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but as a result of the ACA, more than 20 million additional Americans have access to high-quality, affordable health insurance. In the

Jenni, from Lincoln, Nebraska, lives with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and is committed to advocating for others. This is her story: At age 53 I decided it was time to get healthy. I started a walking regiment every day and changed my eating habits. I was a full-time teacher and my colleagues were runners. At age 53, I started running. I had done several 5k's and was losing weight. I went to the doctor for my physical and my blood sugar was very high. I had lost nearly 70 pounds, was in the best shape I had been in for many years and they diagnosed me with type 2 diabetes. I continued to work out and

"What can I eat?" is the #1 question asked by people with diabetes when they are diagnosed. Our 2019 nutrition consensus report reviewed over 600 research articles in the last five years with our panel of scientists, doctors, endocrinologists, diabetes educators and nutritionists to see what dietary patterns work well for people with diabetes. Everyone's body responds differently to different types of foods and diets, so there is no single "magic" diet for diabetes. But you can follow a few simple guidelines to find out what works for you to help manage your blood sugar. Check out our quick