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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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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 Urges Continued Commitment to Federal Funding for Critical Diabetes Research and Prevention Programs

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) issued the
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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…

Local Press Releases

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Everson Walls to Lead the American Diabetes Association’s Step Out Walk: North Texas as Grand Marshal

Rallying the community in the fight to end diabetes On…
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Ride in Support of People Living with Diabetes at the 2026 Tour de Cure: Florida

Cycling event raises funds to support diabetes research
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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)…

Advocacy News

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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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The American Diabetes Association Celebrates Senate Bill 1677 Becoming Law

This week, Senate Bill 1677, a lifesaving piece of legislation championed by the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) that establishes a…
Published: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
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New GLP-1 Therapies Enhance Quality of Weight Loss by Improving Muscle Preservation

Research indicates potential for new wave of breakthroughs in maintaining lean mass for patients taking GLP-1-based medications Findings
Published: Monday, June 23, 2025
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Mifepristone Shown to Reduce A1C in Patients with Difficult-to-Control Type 2 Diabetes and Hypercortisolism

Study Results Signal Paradigm Shift in Diabetes Care for Patients with Difficult-to-Control Type 2 Diabetes New findings from the…
Published: Monday, June 23, 2025
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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