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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 Primary Care Council Welcomes Three New Members 

The Primary Care Council (PCC) is pleased to announce the…
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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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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 Praises North Carolina for Reversing Medicaid Cuts

The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) praises North
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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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American Diabetes Association Applauds Landmark Announcement that Medicare and Medicaid To Cover Obesity Medications 

Biden Administration Recognizes Obesity Drugs as Part of Covered Obesity Treatment in Proposed Rule Today the Centers for Medicare and
Published: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
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Estes Express Lines and the American Diabetes Association to Hit the Road to Raise Diabetes Awareness

Today, during American Diabetes Month®, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and Estes Express Lines unveiled a custom trailer wrap
Published: Thursday, November 21, 2024
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World Diabetes Day: American Diabetes Association on the State of Diabetes

As World Diabetes Day approaches on November 14, the American Diabetes Association®(ADA) is convening community, businesses, and industry…
Published: Tuesday, November 12, 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