American Diabetes Association

ADA's William T. Cefalu, MD, to Testify Before U.S. Senate's Special Committee on Aging Regarding the Rising Cost of Insulin

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018
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ARLINGTON, Va., May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The American Diabetes Association's (ADA's) Chief Scientific, Medical and Mission Officer William T. Cefalu, MD, will testify before the U.S. Senate's Special Committee on Aging (Committee) at 10:00 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The American Diabetes Association's (ADA's) Chief Scientific, Medical and Mission Officer William T. Cefalu, MD, will testify before the U.S. Senate's Special Committee on Aging (Committee) at 10:00 a.m.
  • Dr. Cefalu will address the Committee about the rising costs of insulin, which impact millions of Americans with diabetes who rely on this life-sustaining medication.
  • He will also share the findings of the ADA's " Insulin Access and Affordability Working Group: Conclusions and Recommendations " white paper, which will be simultaneously published in the journal Diabetes Care.
  • Senate Special Committee on Aging:
    What:Dr. Cefalu will highlight the key findings of the ADA's Insulin Access and Affordability Working Group (Working Group), as detailed in the " Insulin Access and Affordability Working Group: Conclusions and Recommendations " white paper.

AARP and American Diabetes Association® Launch The Let's Be Well Diabetes Box™ to Provide Health and Wellness Resources to People with Type 2 Diabetes

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Monday, April 30, 2018
Diabetes, Endocrine system, Endocrinology, Medicine, Diabetes mellitus, Insulin, American Diabetes Association, Diabetes management

The box includes everyday wellness resources for people with diabetes, and contains expertly chosen products and information that can help people take important steps toward effectively managing the onset of type 2 diabetes.

Key Points: 
  • The box includes everyday wellness resources for people with diabetes, and contains expertly chosen products and information that can help people take important steps toward effectively managing the onset of type 2 diabetes.
  • While age is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, lifestyle choices are critically important in preventing, delaying or managing the condition.
  • The Let's Be Well Diabetes Box delivers a blend of lifestyle products, resources and information to support the needs of individuals with diabetes.
  • "We are pleased to partner with AARP for the Let's Be Well Diabetes Box.

Patient Advocacy and Health Care Provider Groups Urge California Legislators to Ensure Better Care for Californians with Diabetes

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Friday, April 27, 2018
American Association of Diabetes Educators, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, The Diabetes Educator, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Health, Joslin Diabetes Center, American Diabetes Association

We cannot continue to deny the most vulnerable Californians this standard of care.

Key Points: 
  • We cannot continue to deny the most vulnerable Californians this standard of care.
  • The state of California has the highest level of new cases of diabetes annually in the nation.
  • "When individuals with diabetes do not have access to the tools and services to effectively manage their diabetes, their health suffers.
  • In addition to the ADA, coalition groups participating in this campaign include the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE), the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition (DPAC).

American Diabetes Association® Announces Eight Recipients of 2018 National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Awards

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Thursday, April 26, 2018
Diabetes, Health, American Diabetes Association, Diabetes mellitus, Medicine, Academic publishing, Diabetes UK, Epidemiology of diabetes mellitus

ARLINGTON, Va., April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Diabetes Association (ADA), the nation's leading organization committed to fighting diabetes by driving discovery through research and innovation, by intensifying the urgency around the diabetes epidemic, and by supporting people living with and affected by diabetes, is proud to announce this year's recipients of the ADA's National Scientific and Health Care Achievement awards.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Diabetes Association (ADA), the nation's leading organization committed to fighting diabetes by driving discovery through research and innovation, by intensifying the urgency around the diabetes epidemic, and by supporting people living with and affected by diabetes, is proud to announce this year's recipients of the ADA's National Scientific and Health Care Achievement awards.
  • Individually and collectively, their exemplary leadership, mentorship and many achievements have advanced the field of diabetes care and improved health outcomes for people with diabetes.
  • Felicia Hill-Briggs, PhD, ABPP, President of Health Care and Education, will deliver her address, "The American Diabetes Association in the Era of Health Care Transformation," on Saturday, June 23, and Jane E.B.
  • Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading voluntary health organization whose mission is to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

American Diabetes Association® Announces Recipients of 2018 Professional Interest Group Awards

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Diabetes, American Diabetes Association, Diabetes mellitus, Health, Medicine, Diabetes UK, Epidemiology of diabetes mellitus

ARLINGTON, Va., April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Diabetes Association (ADA), the nation's leading organization committed to fighting diabetes by driving discovery through research and innovation, by intensifying the urgency around the diabetes epidemic, and by supporting people living with and affected by diabetes, is proud to announce the 2018 recipients of the ADA's Professional Interest Group awards.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Diabetes Association (ADA), the nation's leading organization committed to fighting diabetes by driving discovery through research and innovation, by intensifying the urgency around the diabetes epidemic, and by supporting people living with and affected by diabetes, is proud to announce the 2018 recipients of the ADA's Professional Interest Group awards.
  • Individually and collectively, their exemplary leadership, mentorship and achievements have advanced the field of diabetes care and improved health outcomes for people with diabetes.
  • Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading voluntary health organization whose mission is to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
  • Find us on Facebook ( American Diabetes Association ), Twitter ( @AmDiabetesAssn ) and Instagram ( @AmDiabetesAssn ).

Max Domi Partners with Contour®Diabetes to Launch a Smarter Solution to Help Support Self-Management for People with Diabetes

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Diabetes, Diabetes management, Diabetes mellitus, Health, Diabetes management software, American Diabetes Association

The new My Patterns feature elevates diabetes self-management and empowers those living with diabetes to live a healthier and smarter lifestyle.

Key Points: 
  • The new My Patterns feature elevates diabetes self-management and empowers those living with diabetes to live a healthier and smarter lifestyle.
  • My Patterns is designed to use digital technology to help the person with diabetes with each of these aspects, and therefore support more effective self-management.
  • This latest upgrade to the CONTOURDIABETES app provides a smarter tool that can help to make self-management of diabetes easier.
  • Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes.

The American Diabetes Association® Encourages Everyone to Get Up and Get Moving on May 2 for National Get Fit Don't Sit Day™

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Monday, April 23, 2018
Diabetes, RTT, Gestational diabetes, American Diabetes Association, Diabetes mellitus, Health, Medicine

ARLINGTON, Va., April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is calling on people across the country to get moving in honor of its fourth annual National Get Fit Don't Sit Day on May 2.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is calling on people across the country to get moving in honor of its fourth annual National Get Fit Don't Sit Day on May 2.
  • Celebrated each year on the first Wednesday in May, National Get Fit Don't Sit Day aims to increase awareness of the dangers of prolonged sitting and the importance of moving more throughout the day.
  • Regular physical activity reduces the risk for type 2 diabetes and helps people with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes manage blood glucose.
  • Find us on Facebook ( American Diabetes Association ), Twitter ( @AmDiabetesAssn ) and Instagram ( @AmDiabetesAssn ).

Personalized Letter Improves Pregnancy Weight for Women with Gestational Diabetes

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
RTT, Women's health, Health, Obstetrics, Diabetes, Human reproduction, Maternal health, Midwifery, Gestational diabetes, Pregnancy, American Diabetes Association, Gestational age

OAKLAND, Calif., April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Women with gestational diabetes who received a tailored letter with personalized weight gain recommendations were significantly more likely to meet national weight gain guidelines, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study published today in Diabetes Care, a journal of the American Diabetes Association.

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND, Calif., April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Women with gestational diabetes who received a tailored letter with personalized weight gain recommendations were significantly more likely to meet national weight gain guidelines, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study published today in Diabetes Care, a journal of the American Diabetes Association.
  • Gestational diabetes, the most common pregnancy complication, puts women at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes later in life; this risk is heightened for women who gain too much weight during pregnancy.
  • The study, "A Tailored Letter Based on Electronic Health Record Data Improves Gestational Weight Gain Among Women with Gestational Diabetes: The Gestational Diabetes' Effects on Moms (GEM) Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial," involved more than 2,000 pregnant women receiving care at Kaiser Permanente facilities in Northern California.
  • Researchers aimed to identify health-system-based approaches to helping women with gestational diabetes manage weight during a critical stage of their lives.