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

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The American Diabetes Association Announces the 2026 National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award Winners

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The American Diabetes Association Announces 2026 Pathway to Stop Diabetes Grant Recipients

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

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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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Statement of the American Diabetes Association on the 2026 Home Health Rule

On Nov. 28, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…

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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 Hosting Annual Step Out: Houston

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American Diabetes Association Statement on Student Access to Diabetes Care in South Dakota

The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) applauds South
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The American Diabetes Association Supports Legislation to Modernize Obesity Management & Prevent Diabetes Among Florida’s Workforce

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The American Diabetes Association Praises North Carolina for Reversing Medicaid Cuts

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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 announce this year’s National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award…
Published: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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American Diabetes Association Statement on Student Access to Diabetes Care in South Dakota

The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) applauds South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden for signing House Bill 1143 (HB 1143) to support
Published: Monday, March 9, 2026
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The American Diabetes Association Announces 2026 Pathway to Stop Diabetes Grant Recipients

Today, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) announced the awardees of the 2026 Pathway to Stop Diabetes ® (Pathway) Award grants.…
Published: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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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