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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)…

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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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We Fight this American Diabetes Month for the Over 37 million Americans Living with Diabetes

On this World Diabetes Day, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA), the world's leading diabetes organization, brings to light the "We…
Published: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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New American Diabetes Association Report Finds Annual Costs of Diabetes to be $412.9 Billion

Although diabetes prevalence remains stable, the direct medical costs attributed to diabetes increased by 7% between 2017 and 2022. Today…
Published: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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The American Diabetes Association and Genentech Launch a Call to Action for Eye Exams to Prevent Diabetes-Related Vision Loss

Groups Launch the Eye Pledge to Raise Awareness and Address Inequity in Diabetes-Related Eye Disease The American Diabetes Association ®
Published: Monday, October 30, 2023
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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