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Project Power, a No-Cost Diabetes Risk Reduction Program Is Now Enrolling
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
ADA and ADCES Update National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support
New guidelines include most substantial changes since standards first introduced, including easier documentation of services and clarity around reporting outcomes New updates to the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (National Standards) call for addressing health equity by improving access to diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) services, a renewed focus on increasing and maintaining person-centered care and reducing administrative burden. Issued by the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) and the Association of Diabetes Care & Education
The American Diabetes Association Welcomes 2024 Principal Officers and Members to the National Board of Directors
The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) welcomes the 2024 principal officers and board of directors. The 15-member board is comprised of forward-thinking and innovative medical, scientific, education, and executive business professionals who will strategically lead and focus efforts to ensure the ADA continues to advance the mission upon which it was founded. "We are so excited to announce our 2024 board of directors,” said Charles “Chuck” Henderson, the ADA’s chief executive officer. “We look forward to the insight and skills each of these thought leaders will provide to help move the
Individuals with Diabetes are Up to Four Times More Likely to Develop Long COVID-19
Diabetes Study Adds to Growing Body of Data Around Risk Factors for Long-Standing Effects of COVID-19 Infection A new study reveals that diabetes is a potential risk factor for post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), also known as long COVID-19, a range of post-COVID-19 symptoms such as brain fog, skin conditions, depression, and shortness of breath. The findings were presented as a late-breaking poster session at the 82nd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) in New Orleans, LA. Research shows that up to 10 to 30 percent of individuals that had COVID-19 may
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