Diabetes Research, Education, Advocacy | ADA
What's Happening?
Stay on top of what's new at the American Diabetes Association, diabetes-related updates, healthy living resources, and more!
SHOP DIABETES
Meal Planning Essentials!
Start 2025 on the right foot with meal planning resources from the American Diabetes Association®.
MEETINGS
2025 Scientific Sessions
Join us at the 85th Scientific Sessions for expert insights and an in-depth look at the most recent advancements in diabetes research, treatment methods, and prevention.
INNOVATION CHALLENGE
The Innovation Challenge Returns
Take center stage at the Scientific Sessions to pitch your ideas for improving the lives of people living with diabetes for the chance to bring your vision to life. Apply by March 3.
About Us
2023 Annual Report
Discover the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) impact in the diabetes community—from health equity and research advancements, to food delivery and lifestyle change programming.
Ask the Experts
Your Diabetes Questions Answered
Ask the Experts helps people living with diabetes tackle commonly faced issues by providing a community where you can put your questions to our diabetes experts on a variety of topics.
Health Equity
2023 Health Equity Impact Report
Check out how the ADA is partnering with communities to address health inequity and social determinants of health.
Research
2023 Research Highlights Released
Explore ADA's 2023 Research Report—highlighting strides in diabetes understanding, treatment, prevention, & cure.
Take Action
Access to Obesity Treatment
More than 50 percent of new cases of diabetes every year are linked to obesity.
Project Power
Thrive with Type 2 Diabetes
A no-cost lifestyle change program that empowers adults and children to reduce their risk or manage and thrive with type 2 diabetes.
Podcasts
Diabetes Day by Day
A podcast for people with diabetes and their caregivers, listen in for practical advice on overcoming everyday challenges of living with diabetes.
Meal Planning
Control Your Meals
Get tools to help with diabetes and kidney-friendly meal planning.
Diabetes By-the-Numbers
The numbers are staggering. Diabetes isn't just a disease—it's an epidemic, affecting over 38 million Americans with devastating consequences.
1.2M
Americans are diagnosed each year
11.6%
of Americans had diabetes in 2023
97.6M
American adults are living with prediabetes
But there's hope. Join us as we continue the fight against diabetes and work to find a cure.
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Calendar of Events
Upcoming events
Ask the Experts: Know Diabetes by Heart
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Pregúntale a los Expertos: Conoce la Diabetes y el Corazón
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
2025 Tour de Cure®: Arizona
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Goodyear Ballpark -1933 S Ballpark Way,, Goodyear, AZ, 85338
Shop Diabetes
Stay Hydrated!
Drink more water and stay hydrated with the American Diabetes Association 40 Oz stainless steel tumbler!
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Get Involved
Over 133 million Americans are living with diabetes or prediabetes. Take action and fight back today.
Ways to Contribute
Help Defeat Diabetes
Make a difference your way through a variety of options, such as fundraising, donations, or corporate giving.
Advocacy
We Are Here for You
We’re fighting for your right to affordable medication, better health care, workers’ rights, and so much more.