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Press Releases

If you are looking for ADA press releases issued prior to 2019, please email press@.

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Día de Alerta de la Diabetes: Conozca Su Riesgo

La Asociación Americana de la Diabetes promueve la
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Diabetes Alert Day: Learn Your Risk

The American Diabetes Association urges early awareness…
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The American Diabetes Association Announces the 2026 National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award Winners

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) is pleased to

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The American Diabetes Association Urges Continued Commitment to Federal Funding for Critical Diabetes Research and Prevention Programs

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) issued the
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The American Diabetes Association’s Statement on the Introduction of the INSULIN Act of 2026

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) applauds…
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The American Diabetes Association Praises Passage of the Labor Health and Human Services Appropriations Bill  

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) applauds the…

Local Press Releases

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Ride in Support of People Living with Diabetes at the 2026 Tour de Cure: Mid-Atlantic

Cycling event raises funds to support diabetes research
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Step Out: Charlotte to Unite the Community in the Fight to End Diabetes

On Saturday, April 18, the American Diabetes Association…
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Everson Walls to Lead the American Diabetes Association’s Step Out Walk: North Texas as Grand Marshal

Rallying the community in the fight to end diabetes On…

Advocacy News

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American Diabetes Association Applauds Virginia for Enacting Landmark Insulin Affordability Legislation

The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) applauds the
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The American Diabetes Association Names Don Feltham as the Inaugural Regional Advocacy Council Advocate of the Year

The Regional Advocacy Council Advocate of the Year award
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The American Diabetes Association Honors Dr. Rodriguez with Federal Advocate of the Year Award

The Federal Advocate of the Year Award from the American
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The American Diabetes Association Supports Legislation to Modernize Obesity Management & Prevent Diabetes Among Florida’s Workforce

Today, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) expressed support for Senate Bill 1070 (SB 1070) and House Bill 977 (HB 977),…
Published: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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The Obesity Association Publishes New Standards of Care Section on Obesity Medications

Today, the Obesity Association™, a division of the American Diabetes Association ® (Obesity Association), announced the publication of…
Published: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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The American Diabetes Association Welcomes 2026 Principal Officers and Members to the National Board of Directors

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) welcomes the 2026 principal officers and board of directors. The 15-member board comprises…
Published: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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Meet Our Experts

The American Diabetes Association is proud to partner with leading experts in the field of diabetes—each one directed to advancing the treatment and prevention of this disease.

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CEO Charles
Charles D. Henderson

Chief Executive Officer

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Lisa Murdock

Chief Advocacy Officer 

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Dr. Rita Rastogi Kalyani
Rita Rastogi Kalyani, MD, MHS

Chief Scientific & Medical Officer

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Osagie Ebekozien MD, MPH, CPHQ
Osagie Ebekozien, MD, MPH, CPH

Chief Quality Officer

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Marlon Pragnell
Marlon Pragnell, PhD

Vice President, Research & Science 

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Joshua J. Neumiller, PharmD, CDCES
Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs

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Crystal Woodward
Crystal Woodward, MPS

Managing Director, Legal Advocacy/Safe at School