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The American Diabetes Association® is pleased to announce this year’s National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award recipients. The awards honor academics, health care providers, and educators who have contributed to substantial advances in diabetes care and research. “The diligent work of these passionate professionals is moving us closer to a world free of diabetes. Their contributions to research, prevention, and treatment are creating lasting change and improving the lives of people affected by diabetes,” said Charles “Chuck” Henderson, chief executive officer of the American

Results Demonstrate Enhanced Diabetes Management and Quality of Life with Advanced Technology New data focused on advanced technology innovations for managing type 2 diabetes (T2D) highlight the positive impact of automated insulin delivery systems (AID) and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in improving glycemic control and overall diabetes management. Three studies showing advancements for type 2 diabetes were presented at the American Diabetes Association’s ® (ADA) 84th Scientific Sessions in Orlando, FL. Of the nearly 40 million Americans with diabetes, more than 90% have type 2 diabetes

Largest-Study-of-its-Kind Uncovers Potential Underlying Condition for People with Difficult-to-Control Type 2 Diabetes and Need for Improved Screening and Treatment Approaches Today, findings from the CATALYST study reveal that hypercortisolism may be a significant factor for why type 2 diabetes (T2D) remains difficult to control for many patients. This study found that 24% of individuals with difficult-to-control type 2 diabetes have hypercortisolism, a condition characterized by high cortisol levels. The results were presented as a late-breaking symposium today at the 84th Scientific

The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2023 National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Awards . The awards honor academics, health care providers, and educators who have contributed to substantial advances in the field of diabetes care and research. With the help of these leaders and their steadfast dedication, we move closer to achieving the mission of the ADA: To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. “The ADA’s National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Awards honor those who have made

The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) welcomes the 2023 Principal Officers and Board of Directors. The 13-member board is comprised of forward-thinking, innovative medical, scientific, education, and executive business professionals, who will strategically lead and focus efforts to ensure the ADA continues to uphold the mission upon which it was founded. "We are so excited to announce our 2023 Board of Directors,” said Charles Henderson, CEO of the ADA. “We look forward to the insight and skills that each of these thought leaders will provide to help move the needle and improve the lives

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) unveils this year’s National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award recipients The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2022 National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Awards . The awards honor academics, health care providers, and educators who have contributed to substantial advances in the field of diabetes care and research. With the help of these leaders and their steadfast dedication, we move closer to achieving the mission of the ADA: a life free of diabetes and all its burdens. “These

Tonight, President Biden urged in his State of the Union address that Congress take immediate action to finally address the prohibitive cost of insulin for people living with diabetes. The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) joins this call on Congress to take swift action and pass legislation to cap monthly out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 for Americans with commercial insurance, group health plans, and Medicare. The ADA has led the campaign resulting in the enactment of state-level out-of-pocket limits for insulin in 20 states and the District of Columbia. We've seen exactly how much

The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) is excited to announce the return to in-person ADA Camps for the Summer season of 2022, with staggered registration beginning on February 16, 2022. “Young people have gone through a lot during the pandemic, and the ADA knows it is vitally important to get children back to doing what they do best–meeting new friends and enjoying activities together in a safe environment,” said Charles D. Henderson, Chief Development Officer of the ADA. “Our ADA Camps offer a traditional summer camp experience, while giving children the chance to develop basic diabetes

The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) today released the following statement regarding the updated data from the National Diabetes Statistics Report provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the number of adults living in the U.S. with diabetes and prediabetes: "The new CDC data show an alarming increase of diabetes in our nation among adults, with 133 million Americans now living with diabetes or prediabetes, which is an increase of 11 million more Americans . Even more concerning, of those 133 million Americans, there are 96 million adults in the U.S. who

The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) welcomes the 2022 Principal Officers and Board of Directors. The 13-member board is comprised of forward-thinking, innovative medical, scientific, education and executive business professionals, who will strategically lead and focus efforts to ensure the ADA continues to uphold the mission upon which it was founded. "We are so excited to announce our 2022 Board of Directors, including four new Board members,” said ADA’s Office of the CEO. “We look forward to the insight and skills that each of these thought leaders will provide to help move the needle