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Consensus report outlines the positive impact of diabetes self-management education and support and the critical need for increased access Seven leading diabetes organizations issued a consensus report today highlighting the value of diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) services as part of comprehensive diabetes medical care. The report provides compelling evidence for the need for increased utilization of DSMES, four key times that DSMES is most beneficial, and specific recommendations for both clinicians and health systems to increase access to and participation in DSMES

Tracey D. Brown, Chief Executive Officer of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), issued the following statement in response to the unprecedented number of Members of Congress who invited people living with diabetes to join them at President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, at least 13 Members of Congress will host their constituents that are living with diabetes, and who represent the seven million Americans dependent on insulin, at the State of the Union address. They will elevate the voices of all people with diabetes and their families, many of whom struggle to

Results of the PIONEER 6 trial indicate oral semaglutide is safe for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) at high cardiovascular (CV) risk, according to results announced at the symposium titled “Oral Semaglutide—The PIONEER Program Trials” today at the American Diabetes Association’s® (ADA) 79th Scientific Sessions® at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. Oral semaglutide reduced cardiovascular death and all-cause mortality by nearly 50 percent, based on median follow up of 15.9 months. PIONEER 6 was conducted across 21 countries and included 3,183 participants who were randomized

Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota announced a new endeavor to address disparities in maternal health care delivery, with an emphasis on the impact of gestational diabetes (GDM)—diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. A new professional education series will seek to eliminate provider biases and encourage implementation of the ADA’s Standards of Care in Diabetes (Standards of Care) to optimize maternal and infant health outcomes. GDM affects up to 9% of pregnancies in the U.S. and carries health risks for both mothers and children during

The ADA will work with AWS to revamp their data architecture to enable the advancement of the ADA’s mission Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) announced it has been selected as a winner of the 2024 Amazon Web Services (AWS) IMAGINE Grant , a public grant opportunity open to registered charities in the United Kingdom and Ireland and registered 501(c) nonprofit organizations in the United States who are using technology to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. The grant will support the ADA's efforts to revamp its data architecture to boost donation revenue which will enable

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) applauds Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker for signing legislation (Senate Bill 3414) allowing a broader population of Illinois’ Medicaid beneficiaries to be eligible for a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), closing a significant health equity gap in access to care for people with diabetes who are insulin dependent. CGMs continually monitor blood glucose (blood sugar), giving real-time updates through a device that is attached to a person’s body. People with diabetes who use a CGM have fewer instances of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) and can achieve a

Every generation on my mom's side has/had type 2 diabetes. It's unreal how people don't understand the damage diabetes can do to your body. It can affect almost every organ. My mom had glaucoma, retinopathy, needed a kidney transplant, and had portions of her foot amputated. My mom passed when she was 53 due to complications with diabetes. Past relatives also had amputations of the feet and legs. I just didn't realize the extent of the damage from diabetes until I was diagnosed. I am using what my family members went through to monitor my health. It's been rough, but I am trying. I take 15

The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) applauds Colorado Governor Jared Polis for signing a bill allowing a broader population of Colorado’s Medicaid members to be eligible for a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), closing a huge health equity gap in access to care for people with diabetes who take insulin. CGMs consistently monitor blood glucose levels (blood sugar), giving real-time updates through a device that is attached to a person’s body. People with diabetes who use a CGM have fewer instances of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) and can achieve a lower A1C, an important indicator of

New interactive online experience with personalized solutions for preventing and managing diabetes-related foot complications available today! Every four minutes , an American loses a limb due to diabetes—a complication that could be preventable when given the right tools. As part of its commitment to provide access to the necessary education and resources to combat diabetes-related health complications that can lead to amputations, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) recently launched the Foot Care & Amputation section of Living with Diabetes . “We’re excited to partner with Dr. Comfort

Today, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) and the Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) proudly announce the opening of the diabetes fund, expanding PAF’s Co-Pay Relief Program (CPR) to serve people living with diabetes. The launch of this fund, made possible by the support of the ADA , provides financial assistance to people living with diabetes who meet the eligibility requirements to pay for co-pays, deductibles and co-insurance for doctors visits, medications, and testing related to the treatment and management of diabetes, and for medical insurance premiums. “The ADA has a long history