We applaud
@POTUS
for announcing the 2022 WH Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health in more than 50 years. The ADA is looking forward to working with
@WhiteHouse
to increase healthy eating and nutrition.
Colorado just became the first state to cap
#insulin
co-pays at $100 per month. This is awesome! Huge thanks to our Advocacy team,
#Diabetes
Advocates, Governor Jared Polis, Representative Dylan Roberts, and Senators Kevin Priola and Kerry Donovan!
If you have
#diabetes
, you’re at risk for developing
#diabeticretinopathy
, which can lead to vision loss. To calculate your risk for diabetic retinopathy, use our free RetinaRisk™ calculator today.
#FocusOnDiabetes
You're your best self when:
- You are well rested
- You draw healthy boundaries
- You make time for your favorite activities
- You speak to yourself kindly
- You spend quality time with loved ones
Prioritize yourself this week! You deserve it.
Great presentations at the
#ADA209
symposium on “Providing Options: Using a Low-Carbohydrate or Very Low-Carbohydrate Diet with Adults with Type 1
#Diabetes
, Type 2 Diabetes, or Prediabetes” in room 203!
#ADA2019
In honor of
#NationalEatYourVegetablesDay
being on a Friday, here are some tips you can use to incorporate more vegetables in your meals this weekend! What are some delicious ways your include vegetables day to day? Let us know! 🥕 🍅 🥗
#BREAKING
:
@LillyPad
Limits Insulin Cost Sharing Caps at $35. See CEO
@chuckd15
reaction below! We applaud this important step and encourage other manufacturers to follow. See the official statement here:
#ICYMI
: ADA has endorsed legislation introduced by US Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock creating a national co-pay cap on
#insulin
. Let’s do this thing! It’s time we make insulin affordable for millions of Americans!
#MakeInsulinAffordable
Medicare has permanently eliminated the 4 times-a-day testing requirement to qualify for a CGM. This long-time barrier to
#CGM
access will be permanently removed on July 18, 2021!
We stand ready to work with Congress to expand this urgent affordability policy to the millions of people with
#diabetes
who rely on private insurance. Let's make
#insulin
affordable for all!
#T1D
#T2D
Curious about meal planning with diabetes or prediabetes? Listen as Stacey, the ADA's Director of Nutrition & Wellness, reveals the secret to starting simple: the Diabetes Plate Method. Learn more this
#NationalNutritionMonth
at . 🍽️🥦🍎
@eatright
“Structural inequities contribute to poorer health outcomes for Black Americans, especially those with diabetes, they’re more likely to be in a job without insurance.” said Dr. Otis Kirksey, ADA Board Member.
A powerful short film about the discovery of the first real miracle drug - insulin. Emotional, inspirational, and thought-provoking. Science must be part of
#WhatUnitesUs
@AmDiabetesAssn
BREAKING NEWS: After two decades of advocacy work by ADA, the FMCSA passed a final rule yesterday permitting people with insulin-treated diabetes to be certified to operate commercial motor vehicles! Learn more:
Treat obesity like the disease it is. Health insurance plans and Medicare should support preventing
#diabetes
by covering
#obesity
services and treatment. Share your opinion on obesity and diabetes by taking a 1 min survey at .
#WorldObesityDay
Today, we released our policy recommendations for improving
#insulin
affordability, including a call for full transparency across the insulin supply chain and increased access to health care coverage. Learn more:
Diabetes care gets major update: More aggressive approach to weight loss, cholesterol, disparities recommended. Learn more in this
@USATODAY
article: .
@DrBobGabbay
@nuhaaelsayed
Today at
#ADA2019
: 43 experts from around the globe create the International Consensus on Time-in-Range (TIR) targets, which includes safe blood glucose levels with CGM in both research and clinical settings. Learn more:
We are thrilled to announce that the very first pilots with
#insulin
-treated
#diabetes
have been cleared by the FAA for commercial flight.
Meet Pietro Marsala, diabetes warrior, and now, eligible commercial pilot.
Read more about this change here:
Insulin prices tripled between 2002-2013, and some Americans are cutting back or skipping doses. Take a stand by signing the petition and sharing with friends!
Beginning next year, nutrition labels will display added sugars. Research shows that this simple change could reduce the number of new cases of type 2 diabetes by more than 720,000 within the next 2 decades. Read More:
DKA is an extremely serious
#diabetes
complication that can lead to coma or even death if left untreated. See your doctor immediately if you or a loved one experience these symptoms.
“I’m nine years old. I like Legos, Minecraft, Star Wars, Pokémon, and reading. I’ve had diabetes for almost three years. I am worried about what will happen to me when I become an adult and need to pay for my own insulin, because I know it’s so expensive.”
#insulin4all
#mnleg
Dancing for
#MentalHealthMonth
: Jonell dances with her daughter to Try Everything by Shakira when they need to release some negative energy and reset their mood! 💃🏻
🎉Today, we celebrate
#WorldDiabetesDay
, the largest diabetes awareness campaign in the world. 🌍 Join the global community in improving education and care for over half a billion people with diabetes. 💙 Make a donation today at .
#AmericanDiabetesMonth
We are pleased to announce that today,
@GovMurphy
signed a bill into law that will limit out-of-pocket costs for
#insulin
for those on NJ state regulated and NJ public employee health plans to no more than $35 per 30-day supply!
We're so excited to share this special message from
@nickjonas
with all of you enjoying Imagine Camp. We've had a blast with you this summer & want to make sure you stay tuned in
A HUGE thank you to the
#NFL
players who supported our mission during this year’s
#MyCauseMyCleats
campaign! Your hard work—on and off the field—helps us increase
#diabetes
awareness.
#TeamTackle
30 million Americans are currently living with
#diabetes
! November is American
#DiabetesMonth
—and all month long, we’ll sharing stories of those living with diabetes and we want you to join us and highlight your
#EverydayReality