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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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The American Diabetes Association Releases “Standards of Care in Diabetes—2026”

New recommendations on technology, obesity medications,…
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The American Diabetes Association and OpenEvidence Collaborate to Accelerate Evidence-Based Guideline Delivery

Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) announced…
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National Health Orgs: Flu Shots Critical for Individuals with Diabetes, Heart and Lung Disease

During National Influenza Vaccination Week, experts

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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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Statement from the American Diabetes Association on the White House’s Announcement to Increase Access to Obesity Medications

Obesity is on the rise in the United States—for both…

Local Press Releases

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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 Announces State of Diabetes: Southern California

Panelists to discuss Addressing Obesity and Diabetes

Advocacy News

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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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The American Diabetes Association Applauds Alabama Medicaid for Expanding Continuous Glucose Monitor Coverage

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) applauds Alabama…
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The American Diabetes Association Applauds Announcement of New Weight Management Program for State Employees in Ohio

A step forward, but more progress needs to be made The
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The American Diabetes Association and DaVita Strengthen Alliance to Tackle Chronic Disease Head-On

Efforts to advance chronic disease prevention through enhanced education, awareness and support — kicking off during National Kidney…
Published: Monday, March 11, 2024
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GNC and the American Diabetes Association Join Forces Again to Champion Health and Wellness

Eager to repeat the successes of last year's partnership, GNC, the global leader in health and wellness, and the American Diabetes
Published: Thursday, March 7, 2024
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American Diabetes Association response to the State of the Union address

In his State of the Union address tonight President Biden discussed efforts to lower health care costs, make prescription drugs more
Published: Thursday, March 7, 2024
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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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Samar Hafida, MD, Vice President, Obesity Association
Samar Hafida, MD

Vice President, Obesity Association

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Crystal Woodward
Crystal Woodward, MPS

Managing Director, Legal Advocacy/Safe at School