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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’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…
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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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Step Out: Hawaii to Unite the Community in the Fight to End Diabetes

On March 21, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA)…
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Ride in Support of People Living with Diabetes at the 2026 Tour de Cure: Arizona

Cycling event raises funds to support diabetes research
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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 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 Honors Dr. Bindlish as State Advocate of the Year

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ADA Statement on the FDA Authorization of COVID-19 Booster Vaccines

“With more than 40 percent of all COVID-19 related deaths occurring among people with diabetes, many if not all adults with the disease
Published: Friday, September 24, 2021
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MEDIA ADVISORY: NATIONAL DIABETES COALITION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE DIABETES COMMUNITY IN THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE IDA

In the wake of continued widespread flooding and power outages in the US Gulf Coast and Northeast from Hurricane Ida, the Diabetes…
Published: Thursday, September 9, 2021
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American Diabetes Association® Official Statement Regarding Florida Mask Ruling

The American Diabetes Association ® applauds last week’s ruling by Florida’s Second Circuit Court striking down Florida Governor DeSantis…
Published: Friday, September 3, 2021
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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