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

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The Obesity Association Publishes New Standards of Care Section on Obesity Medications

Today, the Obesity Association™, a division of the…
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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…
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The Primary Care Council Welcomes Three New Members 

The Primary Care Council (PCC) is pleased to announce the…

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Statement from the American Diabetes Association on New Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) recognizes the
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Statement of the American Diabetes Association on the 2026 Home Health Rule

On Nov. 28, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…
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The American Diabetes Association Welcomes the End of the Government Shutdown

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) is pleased to…

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CVS Health Foundation grants the American Diabetes Association $2.6 Million to Expand Maternal Diabetes Program Across Two Additional NYC Communities

Building on 18 months of proven success, the initiative…
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The American Diabetes Association Hosting Annual Step Out: Houston

On November 15, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA…
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The American Diabetes Association Hosting Annual Step Out: Philadelphia

On November 8, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA)…

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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)…
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The American Diabetes Association Praises North Carolina for Reversing Medicaid Cuts

The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) praises North
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The American Diabetes Association Applauds California’s Action to Cap Copayments for Insulin on State-Regulated Health Plans

This week, California became the 29th state to approve
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American Diabetes Association Releases a Guideline Update in NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) and Diabetes

New guidelines include recommendations for the detection and management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)/nonalcoholic
Published: Sunday, June 25, 2023
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Minutia, Oregon Health & Sciences University and Go Pen Win First-Ever American Diabetes Association Innovation Challenge

Reality show style competition showcases novel diabetes business ideas with potential funders as part of ADA 83 rd Scientific Sessions…
Published: Saturday, June 24, 2023
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Charles D. Henderson

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Lisa Murdock

Chief Advocacy Officer 

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

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Marlon Pragnell, PhD

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Samar Hafida, MD

Vice President, Obesity Association

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Crystal Woodward
Crystal Woodward, MPS

Managing Director, Legal Advocacy/Safe at School