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Press Releases

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

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The Obesity Association Publishes the Standards of Care in Overweight and Obesity

First of its kind clinical guidance on reducing weight
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The American Diabetes Association Names Scientific Leader and Innovator, Rita Rastogi Kalyani, MD, MHS, as Chief Scientific and Medical Officer to Build Upon Its Strength in Diabetes and Obesity Care

Dr. Kalyani will join the organization on August 11 Today…
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Diabetes Alert Day: Know Your Risk

Today is Diabetes Alert Day, a day set aside by the…

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The American Diabetes Association Statement on Fighting for Federal Funding for Critical Diabetes Research and Prevention Programs

The American Diabetes Association has issued the…
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The American Diabetes Association’s Statement on House of Representatives Passage of H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (…
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The American Diabetes Association’s Statement on Protecting Access to Health Care Coverage and Nutrition Assistance Programs for People with Diabetes and Obesity

Medicaid and SNAP provide critical access to care

Local Press Releases

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The American Diabetes Association Hosts the 2025 Tour de Cure: North Carolina

Cycling event raises funds to support diabetes research
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The American Diabetes Association’s 2025 Step Out: Hawaii Returns to Kapi'olani Regional Park

The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) is thrilled to
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2025 Tour de Cure: Pacific Northwest Returns May 3

Cycling event raises funds to support diabetes research

Advocacy News

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American Diabetes Association Applauds Passage of First-Ever Law Prohibiting Step Therapy for Insulin

Today, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed Senate Bill 646…
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The American Diabetes Association and Obesity Action Coalition Celebrate Progress Made Toward Treating and Preventing Obesity in Texas

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and Obesity…
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The American Diabetes Association’s Statement on North Dakota’s Efforts to Limit Patient Cost Sharing on Insulin and Related Supplies

On April 4, 2025, North Dakota became the 27th state to…
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The American Diabetes Association’s Statement on House of Representatives Passage of H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provide critical access to care, medications, diabetes technology and
Published: Friday, May 23, 2025
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The American Diabetes Association's Statement on Fighting for Federal Funding for Critical Diabetes Research and Prevention Programs

The American Diabetes Association has issued the following statement as federal funding for diabetes research and public health
Published: Friday, May 23, 2025
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American Diabetes Association Applauds Passage of First-Ever Law Prohibiting Step Therapy for Insulin

Today, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed Senate Bill 646/House Bill 970 to prohibit state-regulated plans from imposing step therapy, or…
Published: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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Lisa Murdock

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Marlon Pragnell, PhD

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Crystal Woodward, MPS

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