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Project Aims to Remove Barriers to Care to Help Prevent Vision Loss Today, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, announced a new partnership as part of the ADA’s Health Equity Now work to tackle access to screening and treatment for eye diseases that affect the diabetes community. Diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss in people 18–64 years old, and African Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Hispanics/Latinos, and older adults living with diabetes are at higher risk of losing their vision or going blind. 1 Comprehensive eye exams

Research Presented at the ADA’s Scientific Sessions Highlights Need to Address Health Equity to Improve Diabetes Management and Outcomes Today, two studies provide evidence that social determinants of health account for disparities in health outcomes related to diabetes. Both studies were released as poster presentations at the 82nd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) in New Orleans, LA. This research comes at a time when individuals with lower socioeconomic status are more likely to develop diabetes, experience more complications, and die sooner than those with a

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

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

Prevalence of diabetes disproportionately impacted lower-income populations; highlights the need for increased prevention strategies A new study from researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal income-related inequalities (IRI) in rates of diabetes exist between 2001 and 2018. The findings were presented at the virtual 81st Scientific Sessions held by the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA). Throughout the U.S., diabetes prevalence has increased over the past two decades, disproportionately affecting low-income populations. For example, between 2011 and 2014

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