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In response to recent news of the executive order calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) issues the following statement: “The ADA is extremely concerned about the adverse impact of dismantling the U.S. Department of Education upon 352,000 children and adolescents today in the U.S. living with diabetes, a disability under federal law. The ADA is concerned that these actions will diminish its ability to oversee and enforce legal protections for these children under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with

After announcing the expansion of Diabetes Stops Here and asking you which topics you’d like covered, we received a specific request for more information about prediabetes. A staggering 79 million Americans deal with this condition, and while it can lead to crippling health consequences, it can be avoided. Here are five things you should know about prediabetes: 1. What is prediabetes? Before people develop type 2 diabetes, they almost always have prediabetes , a health condition where your blood glucose is higher than normal but not as high as if you had diabetes. 2. How can I find out if I

Eager to repeat the successes of last year's partnership, GNC, the global leader in health and wellness, and the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) have once again teamed up to launch a national fundraising campaign aimed to support the over 38 million Americans living with diabetes and the millions more at risk. GNC customers can now participate by making donations at their local GNC store or online, with options to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or select a donation amount of their choice. All proceeds will directly benefit the ADA, supporting their crucial work in diabetes

New York has eliminated cost-sharing for insulin in state-regulated health plans. In response Monica Billger, state government affairs director at the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA), issued the following statement. “The American Diabetes Association is excited to celebrate a first in our nation. New York has taken a transformative step in the state budget to address medication affordability and accessibility by eliminating cost-sharing for insulin in state-regulated health plans. The ADA, in partnership with an amazing community of Diabetes Advocates, has long-led the fight to make

The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) is excited to offer Project Power for adults again this year, a no-cost lifestyle change program to empower people to reduce their risk for or manage and thrive with type 2 diabetes. Project Power is tailored for adults, ages 18+ with prediabetes, type 2 diabetes or who are at high-risk for diabetes. Participants receive a personalized program that combines health coaching, an evidence-based curriculum, and a gamified experience to help learn about disease risk reduction. “We’re on a mission to tackle the diabetes epidemic, one person and community at

First-of-Its-Kind Study Shows Fenofibrate Reduces Eye Disease Progression by 27% Today, findings from the Lowering Events in Non-proliferative retinopathy in Scotland (LENS) Trial revealed that fenofibrate, a medication used for many years to reduce blood fat levels, significantly reduces the progression of diabetic retinopathy, a diabetes-related eye disease. Delivered by Oxford Population Health, this is the first large-scale trial specifically designed to investigate the effect of this drug on eye outcomes in people with early diabetic retinopathy. The results were presented at a symposium

Data Indicates How Changes to Public Health Recommendation on BPA has Potential to Decrease Diabetes Risk A new study reveals the benefits of reducing exposure to a common chemical for reducing the risk of diabetes. The findings are the first to provide evidence that BPA administration may increase type 2 diabetes risk and were presented as an Oral Presentation - Presidents' Select Abstract as well as a Symposium at the 84 th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) in Orlando, FL. Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical used to make polycarbonate plastic and epoxy

Novel Drugs Demonstrate Benefits of Once Weekly Drugs for Weight Loss and Glycemic and Blood Pressure Control Findings from three studies showcase new data on the latest developments in drug therapy innovations to treat obesity including new insights on GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists. The data was presented as a late-breaking poster and oral presentations, respectively at the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) 84th Scientific Sessions in Orlando, FL. The studies are part of a host of research and development driven by interest in new GLP-1 drugs and concerns about obesity

The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency have earned it a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator. This rating designates the ADA as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that the ADA is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria. Charity Navigator is America’s largest and most utilized independent charity evaluator. Since 2001, the organization has been an unbiased and trusted source of information for more than 11 million donors annually. Charity

Findings Indicate Improvements in Mental and Physical Health as well as a Reduction in Healthcare Costs For People Living with Type 1 Diabetes Results from two studies evaluating the impact of mental health support for diabetes patients found significant benefits in patient outcomes were presented today at the 83rd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) in San Diego, CA. As the number of diabetes cases continues to rise, addressing mental health challenges is a critical element in helping individuals with diabetes manage their care plan. Diabetes distress (DD) for