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The bill from Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) extends protections to low-income and minority communities during COVID-19 The American Diabetes Association® (ADA), the nation’s leading organization for all people living with diabetes, announced its support today for the Ending Health Disparities during COVID-19 (EHDC) Act, introduced by Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL). The list of bill cosponsors includes Reps. Karen Bass (D-CA), Joaquin Castro (D-TX), Judy Chu (D-CA), Jesús “Chuy” García (D-IL), Deb Haaland (D-NM), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Darren Soto (D-FL), Terri Sewell (D-AL), G.K. Butterfield (D-NC)

Bipartisan King-Murkowski bill allocates testing resources for communities most at-risk The American Diabetes Association® (ADA), the nation’s leading organization for all people living with diabetes, announced its strong support for the COVID-19 Testing, Reaching, And Contacting Everyone (TRACE) Act in a letter to Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), who introduced the bill. The ADA also called on all Members of Congress to support this important legislation. The bill ensures that local organizations get the resources they need to mobilize testing and contact tracing efforts

In Wisconsin, the ADA’s “friend of the court” brief urges changes be made to give those with diabetes and other chronic conditions safer access to vote On Monday, The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) filed an amicus curiae, or “friend of the court” brief in the federal court case Edwards et al. v. Vos et al. in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, alleging that key changes are needed to enable people with diabetes and other chronic diseases to vote safely in this year’s elections. Proceeding without these changes would violate the U.S. Constitution and the

Latest CDC and NIDDK sponsored SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth research indicates substantial percentage of today’s youth with diabetes are not meeting recommended A1C goals Despite the increased availability of diabetes technology, new therapies and more aggressive glycemic targets, today’s youth and young adults with diabetes in the United States are not demonstrating improved glycemic control compared to their counterparts from years past. Most notably, many age groups have worse glycemic control compared to youth and young adults from 2002-2007. Researchers revealed these data today at the

Today, the California Assembly Health Committee passed Assembly Bill 2203 (Nazarian), legislation that will cap insulin co-pays at $50 per 30-day supply of insulin and total out-of-pocket costs for insulin at $100 for those in state-regulated health insurance plans. The legislation also authorizes the California Attorney General to investigate the rising price of insulin in the state. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is sponsoring the legislation along with the Health Trust. “The American Diabetes Association is appreciative of the support of our bill author Assemblymember Adrin

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