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The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) is pleased to see the government shutdown come to an end. The shutdown placed a significant strain on individuals with diabetes, obesity, or both, and their families across America. Many were deeply concerned about the impact of suspended critical health care services and food and nutrition programs. The ADA lobbied for and was pleased to see the continuing resolution fund the federal government through January 30, 2026, and extend important health care programs and services including: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which helps

Children with early-onset type 1 diabetes (T1D) and poor glycemic control have slower growth of areas in the brain associated with mild cognitive deficits compared to children without diabetes, according to the study, “ADA Presidents' Select Abstract: Type 1 Diabetes and the Developing Brain—A Longitudinal Study of Brain Growth by the Diabetes Research in Children Network (DirecNet),” presented today at the American Diabetes Association’s® (ADA’s) 79th Scientific Sessions® at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. The study found that children with early-onset T1D have mild but

The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) praises North Carolina’s decision to reverse Medicaid cuts announced in October, temporarily preserving access to essential health care services for people living with diabetes, obesity, or both. “We are relieved to see Medicaid provider rates and obesity coverage restored in North Carolina,” said Monica Billger, the ADA’s director of state government affairs. “This temporary restoration is an important step to ensuring care for individuals living with diabetes, obesity or both.” In North Carolina, approximately 610,000 adults, or 34% of the adult

CEO Tracey D. Brown Calls on Congress to Take Aggressive Steps to Make Insulin and Other Diabetes Medications More Affordable The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) last week recommended urgent federal action to bring down skyrocketing drug prices before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. In a statement for the congressional record submitted in conjunction with the HELP Committee’s Primary Health and Retirement Security Subcommittee’s recent hearing exploring reasons the U.S. pays the highest prices in the world for prescription medications, ADA CEO Tracey D

Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, announced a collaboration to connect consumers, health plans, and health care professionals with the ADA’s evidence-based nutrition guidance. The announcement coincides with National Nutrition Month and recognizes the critical role of food in promoting healthy living. An ADA Inspiration Page on Instacart will enable consumers to integrate ADA resources and recipes into their online grocery shopping, making it easier for people living with diabetes or obesity to

The USDA’s proposed changes would result in negative implications for the lifelong health of millions and for the trajectory of diabetes in the United States The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) submitted a formal comment yesterday expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule from the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeking to weaken nutrition standards in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP). If the proposed rule is implemented it will not only undercut the fight against diabetes, but also fail to protect the children who rely heavily on

Keeping our young people healthy and active amid coronavirus related closures is essential, and while organizations continue to scramble and pivot, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) has transformed Project Power virtually. Project Power is a free at-home online experience consisting of fun lessons and physical activity challenges, which encourages children and families to stay healthy together. Nearly 1 in 3 children in the United States are overweight or obese. Through the initiative, the ADA intends to slow the trajectory of childhood obesity by focusing on health promotion, nutrition

A new year brings a new episode of Diabetes Day by Day! Join Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen as they provide an overview of the ADA’s Standards of Care in Diabetes—2025 and discuss their significance. They will also explore new updates you can bring up with your primary care provider during your next visit, including recommendations for using diabetes technology, weight management strategies, including medication therapy, and the latest insights on nutrition. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson

I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes during each of my three pregnancies. The first time, I was 33 years old, in excellent shape, eating well, and I was devastated. I couldn't understand how this had happened to me. What made it harder was watching friends who were also pregnant eat freely while I navigated a strict diet and exercise routine, all while being regularly reminded by medical staff of the complications that could follow if I didn't manage it carefully. As a first-time expectant mom, I had to grieve the easy pregnancy I had imagined for myself. My biggest challenge was food. I

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) will present the 2019 Harold Rifkin Award for Distinguished International Service in the Cause of Diabetes to Juliana C.N. Chan, MB, ChB, MD, FRCP. This award honors individual outstanding service in the cause of diabetes, performed with an international perspective and with international impact. Dr. Chan will be recognized with this honor at the National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Awards Presentation on Monday, June 10, during the ADA’s 79th Scientific Sessions, June 7-11, 2019, at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. Dr. Chan is