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The American Diabetes Association® applauds Vermont’s governor and legislature for passing a cap on insulin co-pays. Today, Vermont House Bill 969 was signed into law by Governor Phil Scott. The law limits cost-sharing for insulin to $100 per 30-day supply for those with state-regulated commercial health insurance, a measure supported by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). The cap applies to the enrollee’s total insulin cost, so if someone requires more than one type of insulin, their cost-sharing would still not exceed $100 in total. Stephen Habbe, Director for State Government Affairs

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) announced on July 8 that Chief Scientific and Medical Officer (CSMO) Dr. Robert Gabbay has chosen to step down from his role to reduce his professional commitments and transition into semi-retirement. Dr. Gabbay's last day will be September 6. “We owe a debt of gratitude to Dr. Bob for his unwavering dedication and the profound impact he has made during his tenure,” said Charles “Chuck” Henderson, chief executive officer of the ADA. “As we move forward, guided by his legacy and the enduring deep expertise of the ADA’s Science and Health Care team, I am

Once-Monthly Injection Reduced Triglycerides and the Risk of Acute Pancreatitis; Bi-Weekly Injection Lowered “Bad” Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Events New data presented at the 2026 Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) demonstrate the benefits of using medications to address common complications of diabetes. Specifically, olezarsen and evolocumab may help lower triglyceride levels and the risk of pancreatitis, as well as improve cardiovascular outcomes in high-risk individuals, respectively. Researchers presented this data in oral presentations at the 2026

Public health crisis makes lack of access to healthy food, medical appointments worse for minority groups According to a national survey released by the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) in partnership with the real-time market research platform Thrivable, those with diabetes reported financial, housing, food and medical access challenges of crisis proportions, at numbers well beyond the impact on the public at large. Fully 7.6% of respondents said they had become temporarily or permanently homeless since the start of the public health emergency–a figure 48 times higher than the national

NIDDK study continues to look at possible factors that lead to the development of the diseases in children New results and information surrounding potential “triggers” of the autoimmune process leading to type 1 diabetes (T1D) and how they interact with genetic factors in children at-risk for developing the disease were highlighted in the “Update from the TEDDY Study” symposium today at the American Diabetes Association’s® (ADA’s) 80th Virtual Scientific Sessions. Similar evidence for celiac disease is also being accumulated through the large international study program. The data The

On Thursday, March 28, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA), along with hundreds of people living with diabetes, caregivers, health care providers, and researchers will meet with members of Congress to ask them to make diabetes a national priority. Diabetes Advocates will heighten awareness around the everyday reality of diabetes, the impact of the rising cost of insulin, and the need for increased federal funding for diabetes research and programs during the ADA’s 2019 Call to Congress event. On behalf of the more than 30 million Americans living with diabetes, they are scheduled to

On Saturday, May 2, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) will host its signature fundraising event in Tampa to raise awareness, connect communities, and strengthen critical support for individuals and families impacted by diabetes. Step Out ® Walk: Tampa will bring together the diabetes community, volunteers, and Diabetes Advocates for a meaningful walk welcoming people of all ages and abilities. Time and date: May 2 at 8:00 a.m. Location: Perry Harvey Sr. Park, 900 E Scott St Tampa, FL 33602 Register, start or join a team, and fundraise: diabetes.org/StepOutTampa Step Out Walk benefits

On Saturday, April 18, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) will host its signature fundraising event to raise awareness, connect communities, and strengthen critical support for individuals and families impacted by diabetes. Step Out ® Walk: Charlotte will bring together the diabetes community, volunteers, and advocates for a meaningful walk welcoming people of all ages and abilities. Time and date: April 18 at 9:30 a.m. Location: McAlpine Creek Park, 8711 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212 Register, start or join a team, and fundraise: stepout.diabetes.org/sowcharlotte Step Out Walk