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Revisions include updated treatment information for adults and youth with type 2 diabetes and new guidelines for people with diabetes who use continuous glucose monitoring The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) issued important updates to the 2019 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes (Standards of Care) today, in annotations as the Living Standards of Care , with the changes focusing on new metrics for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) utilization and new medication options and recommendations for youth and adults with type 2 diabetes. The updates were informed by newly published research

As Louisiana braces for Tropical Storm Barry, a potential hurricane that is currently expected to make landfall on Friday, 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

Although diabetes prevalence remains stable, the direct medical costs attributed to diabetes increased by 7% between 2017 and 2022. Today, the American Diabetes Association® ( ADA ) published the Economic Costs of Diabetes in the U.S. in 2022 (Economic Report), a comprehensive analysis assessing the financial burden of living with diabetes in the United States. The Economic Report, which is published every five years, found that the total annual cost of diabetes in 2022 is $412.9 billion, including $306.6 billion in direct medical costs and $106.3 billion in indirect costs. People with

On this World Diabetes Day, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA), the world's leading diabetes organization, brings to light the "We Fight" theme. Throughout November, which is American Diabetes Month ® , the ADA is highlighting advancements in diabetes technology and treatments, the challenges people living with diabetes face daily, and the ADA’s continued fight to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people impacted by diabetes. Diabetes has become the fastest-growing chronic disease in the world and the most expensive in the United States. More than 37 million people

Panelists to Discuss Diabetes, Obesity, and the Cost of Care The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) is proud to host its first State of Diabetes: New Jersey on World Diabetes Day, November 14, at Orchard Park by David Burke in East Brunswick, New Jersey. "At the American Diabetes Association, we recognize that empowering both individuals and organizations is critical in the fight to end diabetes and obesity, especially as the rising cost of care becomes a growing concern. This program brings together leaders, advocates, health professionals, and employers to share strategies that not only

Today, during American Diabetes Month®, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and Estes Express Lines unveiled a custom trailer wrap design to raise awareness in the fight to end diabetes. A ribbon-cutting ceremony event celebrated the first in a series of trailer decals soon to be seen driving across the country. Headquartered in Richmond, VA, Estes is North America’s largest, privately held freight carrier and a proud supporter of the ADA. The vehicle graphics are part of Estes’ charitable giving program, Open Heart, Open Road™. Through the monetary and trailer decal donations as part of

In the Annals of Family Medicine, Leaders Make Case for Additional Primary Care Resources to Help Address Lagging Health Outcomes for People with Diabetes In a new article published in the Annals of Family Medicine , leaders from the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) argue for policy reforms to increase resources for primary care providers and drive better health outcomes for people with diabetes. Today, the vast majority of those with diabetes receive care in primary care settings—from physician offices to community health centers, from clinics to pharmacies. The paper’s authors argue that

Leading Diabetes Scientific Sessions Meeting Will Present Groundbreaking Data on Key Topics Including: Obesity, Technology, AI Health and the Latest in Diabetes Innovation From June 21–24, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) will host the 84th Scientific Sessions in Orlando, FL. The ADA’s Scientific Sessions is the world’s largest diabetes meeting, convening more than 11,000 leading physicians, scientists, researchers and health care professionals from around the globe. The hybrid meeting will feature the latest scientific findings in diabetes, including more than 200 sessions and 2,000