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ADA’s advocacy removes barriers so people with insulin-treated diabetes can fly commercial planes Today, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) applauds the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for announcing a protocol for pilots with insulin-treated diabetes to obtain the type of certificate needed for commercial flight. In 1959, the FAA banned pilots who use insulin from commercial operations, so today’s move marks a historic day for people with diabetes. “After many years of fighting for the rights of pilots with diabetes at every turn, we are pleased to have broken down a barrier that

Las nuevas pautas incluyen actualizaciones de las recomendaciones sobre una nueva clase de medicamentos para la obesidad, nuevas prácticas de detección, tecnología para la diabetes y el uso de teplizumab. La Asociación Americana de la Diabetes® (ADA) publicó hoy los Estándares de Cuidado para la Diabetes —2024 ( Estándares de Cuidado ), un conjunto de pautas integrales basadas en evidencia para el manejo de la diabetes tipo 1, tipo 2, diabetes gestacional y prediabetes, según las últimas investigaciones científicas y ensayos clínicos. Incluye estrategias para diagnosticar y tratar la diabetes

Los nuevos lineamientos incluyen actualizaciones a las recomendaciones sobre obesidad, hipertensión, medicamentos para insuficiencia cardiaca, determinantes sociales de la salud, y gestión de los niveles de lípidos. El día de hoy, la Asociación Americana de la Diabetes (ADA, por sus siglas en inglés), publicó los Estándares de Cuidados para Diabetes— 2023 (Estándares de Cuidados) , lineamientos integrales, basados en evidencia, para la prevención, el diagnóstico y tratamiento de la diabetes. Con base en la investigación científica y los estudios clínicos más recientes, los Estándares de

The #NourishMyHealth public education campaign to be featured at the ADA's Tour de Cure ® and Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes ® events Today, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) announced they are teaming up with the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) during the ADA's Tour de Cure ® (cycling event) and Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes ® (walking event) to provide critical nutrition education to the event participants. Running through the end of 2024, the cycling and walking events will feature #NourishMyHealth, a campaign designed to educate Americans on the protective health

Social Determinants of Health grant will provide community gardens and diabetes support to people in low-income areas in Alabama The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and The Pfizer Foundation have joined forces to address food insecurity and high rates of diabetes in communities in Montgomery, Alabama. The Foundation grant is part of ADA’s Health Equity Now national platform to ensure that all people living with diabetes, and the millions of underserved Americans who are at greatest risk for diabetes, have equal access to resources that they require not just to survive, but to thrive. The

The ADA asks you to raise your voice, mark your fist and share your image on social media using #CountMeInADA This November, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is highlighting the numbers that matter most when it comes to those living with, at risk and supporting those with diabetes. Count Me In is not just an awareness campaign; it is a call to action for all of us. Visit diabetes.org/CountMeInADA to answer the call today. On November 1st, to kick off American Diabetes Month, show your solidarity, whether you have diabetes, you’re supporting someone who has it, or you’re a caregiver

In his State of the Union address tonight President Biden discussed efforts to lower health care costs, make prescription drugs more affordable, and improve access to health care. In response, Lisa Murdock, chief advocacy officer at the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) issued the following statement: “The American Diabetes Association welcomes efforts to reduce health care costs for people living with diabetes. People with diagnosed diabetes now account for one of every four health care dollars spent in the U.S. The ADA has long led the fight to make diabetes treatment more affordable, and

Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) released its 2023 Research Report , highlighting investments in advancing diabetes research and clinical practice. ADA research grants focused on innovative projects with high impact and helped researchers establish collaborative networks to move their innovations into the hands of people living with diabetes. “Research at the ADA is the engine that drives clinical advances by catapulting them into practice. 2023 has brought many prominent achievements. We are incredibly proud of our legacy of highlighting science and eager to build on this

Today, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) announced the launch of the Obesity Association . A division of the ADA, the Obesity Association aims to reduce the prevalence of obesity and improve health outcomes. “As part of our mission to prevent diabetes, it is important that we have an even greater focus on addressing one of the key risk factors for type 2 diabetes, obesity. With nearly half of Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes, we must lean into prevention and a holistic approach to health,” said Charles “Chuck” Henderson, the ADA’s chief executive officer. The ADA has been