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Public health crisis makes lack of access to healthy food, medical appointments worse for minority groups According to a national survey released by the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) in partnership with the real-time market research platform Thrivable, those with diabetes reported financial, housing, food and medical access challenges of crisis proportions, at numbers well beyond the impact on the public at large. Fully 7.6% of respondents said they had become temporarily or permanently homeless since the start of the public health emergency–a figure 48 times higher than the national

Today, The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) announced its recognition as a winner in the 2022 Sharecare Awards in the category of chronic diseases for The Big Step Up: Detection that encourages people to take the big step up for their health. Sharecare (Nasdaq: SHCR ), in association with The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, New York Chapter (NY NATAS), the Sharecare Awards promote and reward excellence for the best productions and programming in health and well-being. Each year for Diabetes Awareness Month, the ADA curates a national campaign geared towards motivating

Top researchers, clinicians and educators will be recognized at the 79th Scientific Sessions for outstanding leadership and work to advance diabetes research, prevention, care and treatment The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is proud to announce the recipients of the ADA’s four 2019 Professional Interest Group Awards. Individually and collectively, their exemplary leadership, mentorship and achievements have advanced the field of diabetes care and improved health outcomes for people with diabetes. “The recipients of this year’s Professional Interest Group Awards have each made significant

The American Heart Association ® and American Diabetes Association’s ® joint initiative takes to Harlem’s World-Famous stage for an evening of entertainment and health empowerment rooted in Black culture Golden Globe ® -winning and Academy Award®-nominated actress Angela Bassett will perform an original monologue based on her family’s personal experience with type 2 diabetes and heart disease during a free, virtual show she’s also hosting from Harlem’s World-Famous Apollo Theater on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. The event is produced and presented by Know Diabetes by Heart ™, a joint initiative of

Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) announced Walmart’s support of the Health Equity Now (HEN) platform. Walmart’s $5 million commitment will help transform the cost and convenience of care through education, clinical programs, training, and advocacy. "COVID-19 continues to impact our community in devastating ways and the time is now to move the needle on the diabetes epidemic in order to save lives,” said Tracey D. Brown, CEO of the ADA. “Systemic change is long overdue, and we are pleased to work with Walmart to put in the work together to help improve outcomes for the 34 million

ADA Leads 20 National Patient Advocate Groups Urging USPS Delivery Improvements The American Diabetes Association® (ADA), along with 19 other national health groups, today called on the U.S. Postal Service Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to reinstate the organization’s delivery standards as well as expressed concerns over the effect the current delays could have on 133 million Americans who suffer from chronic disease and may rely on medication deliveries to receive life-saving drugs. “While we appreciate that you have committed to halt the changes implemented earlier this summer, we believe

Survey of those living with diabetes, released by the American Diabetes Association® and dQ&A, shows unemployment for this group at a staggering 18% Alarming new data shows the disturbing trend within the diabetes population in the U.S. of high unemployment and worsening health outcomes as they are severely and disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This impact has left over 34 million Americans living with diabetes even more vulnerable to poorer outcomes from the coronavirus and highlights the need for measures to help protect these Americans to be a top priority for elected

The USDA’s proposed changes would result in negative implications for the lifelong health of millions and for the trajectory of diabetes in the United States The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) submitted a formal comment yesterday expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule from the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeking to weaken nutrition standards in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP). If the proposed rule is implemented it will not only undercut the fight against diabetes, but also fail to protect the children who rely heavily on

The 80th Scientific Sessions will be held online June 12-16, 2020 The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) is excited to announce that the 80th Scientific Sessions will be transformed into a virtual conference! The meeting will be held online on June 12-16, 2020. We have shifted the format out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of protecting our employees and participants, many of whom have one or more factors that place them in the “higher risk” category for COVID-19. ADA’s leadership has determined that a virtual experience is the best way to ensure that our entire community of

The American Diabetes Association® applauds the Utah governor and legislature for passing HB 207 Recently, Utah Governor Gary Herbert signed into law American Diabetes Association-supported legislation capping monthly copayments for insulin at $30 for a 30-day supply. House Bill 207 (HB 207) also includes an emergency refill provision that will allow people without an up-to-date prescription to get insulin immediately rather than waiting until they are able to get a refill authorized by a physician, as well as a provision directing the Utah Department of Insurance to issue a report that