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We salute President Biden’s commitment to investing in the 34 million people with diabetes, and for whom breakthrough cures can bring not just better quality of life, but life itself. We look forward to partnering with the Biden Administration to drive down the immense economic burden on people with diabetes for drugs, but also the high costs of devices, supplies and care for people with diabetes. And finally, we invite the President to work with us to advance policy changes that will enable people with diabetes to thrive – including by expanding access to important innovations that enable

“With more than 40 percent of all COVID-19 related deaths occurring among people with diabetes, many if not all adults with the disease, should strongly consider getting vaccine boosters. We urge people with diabetes to consult with their health care providers to discuss if the booster is appropriate for them,” said Dr. Robert Gabbay, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer for the American Diabetes Association. # # # , About the American Diabetes Association Every day more than 4,000 people are newly diagnosed with diabetes in America. More than 122 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes

Each summer, American Diabetes Association Camps connect children and teens living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes to adventure, education, mentors, fun, and to life long friendships. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we all work, play, and live, and camp is no exception. This year, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) is bringing summer camp to life in the comfort and safety of our campers’ homes through ADA Imagine Camp. ADA Imagine Camp is an innovative program connecting youth with diabetes to make new friends, build confidence and independence in management, and to join in

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) today released the following statement in reaction to Senator Joe Manchin’s remarks regarding the Build Back Better Act: “The American Diabetes Association implores Senator Manchin to reconsider his position on the Build Back Better Act, which would establish a $35 monthly cap on insulin co-pays. The current costs of insulin are crushing for people with diabetes; one in four Americans is forced to ration or skip this life-saving treatment because it is so unaffordable. Meanwhile, Senator Manchin's home state of West Virginia has the second-highest rate

Cycling event raises funds to support diabetes research, local programming, and advocacy efforts The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) is thrilled to host the 2025 Tour de Cure ®: Greater New York at Manorhaven Beach Park on Saturday, May 31. This cycling event raises funds so the ADA can fight for all people living with diabetes—one of the fastest growing chronic diseases in the world.  Nationwide, over 38 million people have diabetes, and every 26 seconds, someone new is diagnosed. Approximately 1,779,200 adults in New York, or 9.9% of the adult population, have diagnosed diabetes. Every

Cycling event raises funds to support diabetes research, local programming, and advocacy efforts The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) is thrilled to host the 2025 Tour de Cure ®: New England at 10 Maguire Road, in Lexington, Massachusetts, on August 17. This cycling event raises funds so the ADA can fight for all people living with diabetes—one of the fastest growing chronic diseases in the world.  Nationwide, over 38 million people have diabetes, and every 26 seconds, someone new is diagnosed. Approximately 560,395 adults in Massachusetts, or 8.5% of the adult population, have diagnosed

Cycling event raises funds to support diabetes research, local programming, and advocacy efforts The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) is thrilled to host the 2025 Tour de Cure ®: Rocky Mountain at the Charles Schwab Lone Tree campus on Saturday, September 6. This cycling fundraising event raises funds so the ADA can fight for all people living with diabetes—one of the fastest growing chronic diseases in the world.  Nationwide, over 38 million people have diabetes, and every 26 seconds, someone new is diagnosed. Approximately 404,200 adults in Colorado, or 8% of the adult population, have

Results from four clinical studies identify potential new treatment option for people with type 2 diabetes Data from the SURPASS global clinical development program for Eli Lilly and Company’s tirzepatide, a novel investigational once-weekly medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, demonstrates statistically significant A1C and weight reductions versus several comparators. Findings of global registration trials, SURPASS-1, SURPASS-2, SURPASS-3, and SURPASS-5 were presented at the virtual 81st Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA). The SURPASS-1 study was be

Cycling event raises funds to support diabetes research, local programming, and advocacy efforts The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) is thrilled to host the 2025 Tour de Cure ®: Finger Lakes Region at Stokoe Farms in Scottsville, NY, on Saturday, June 7. This cycling fundraising event raises funds so the ADA can fight for all people living with diabetes—one of the fastest growing chronic diseases in the world.  Nationwide, over 38 million people have diabetes, and every 26 seconds, someone new is diagnosed. Approximately 1,779,200 adults in New York State, or nearly 10% of the adult

The survey of U.S. adults from the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association amid COVID-19 explores the role health plays in living a full life Seven in 10 U.S. adults worry poor health will prevent them from doing all the things they’d like to do in life, according to a new survey 1 from the American Heart Association ® and American Diabetes Association ®. The research was conducted by OnePoll for Know Diabetes by Heart™, a joint initiative of the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association which combats two of the most persistent U.S. health threats –