🏳️Diabetes Research, Education, Advocacy | ADA

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Leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes for those affected by it through research funding, community services, education and advocacy.

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LAST CHANCE: Double Your Donation to Support Research

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Time is running out to double your impact! Thanks to the Amaranth Diabetes Foundation, 100% of your donation will be matched, up to a campaign total of $300,000, to fuel lifesaving diabetes research.

[Make 2x the Impact](https://diabetes.org/?form=FUNTNHTCZKV)

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[Diabetes Prevention](/about-diabetes/diabetes-prevention)

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[Prediabetes](/about-diabetes/prediabetes)

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[Newly Diagnosed](/living-with-diabetes/newly-diagnosed)

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[Type 1 Diabetes](/living-with-diabetes/type-1)

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[Type 2 Diabetes](/living-with-diabetes/type-2)

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[Life with Diabetes](/living-with-diabetes)

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[Diabetes Complications](/about-diabetes/complications)

What's Happening?

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Stay on top of what's new at the American Diabetes Association, diabetes-related updates, healthy living resources, and more!

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SHOP DIABETES

### Save 25% on Diabetes Nutrition Tools

For a limited time, get the tools that make healthy eating easy & affordable! Offer ends 3/31/2025

**Use coupon code MAR25 at checkout**

[Shop Now](https://shopdiabetes.org/collections/nutrition)

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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.

[Register Now](https://professional.diabetes.org/scientific-sessions)

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Research

### 2024 Research Highlights Released

Explore ADA's 2024 Research Report—highlighting strides in diabetes understanding, treatment, prevention, & cure.

[Read Now](/newsroom/press-releases/new-report-american-diabetes-association-highlights-diabetes-research)

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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.

[Learn More](/tools-support/ask-the-experts)

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About Us

### 2023 Annual Report

Discover the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) impact in the diabetes community—from research advancements to food delivery and lifestyle change programming. 

[Learn More](/about-us/annual-reports)

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Take Action

### Access to Obesity Treatment

More than 50 percent of new cases of diabetes every year are linked to obesity.   

[Learn More](/obesity)

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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.

[Read More](/project-power)

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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.

[Listen to Diabetes Day by Day](https://diabetesjournals.org/journals/pages/diabetes_day_by_day)

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Meal Planning

### Control Your Meals

Get tools to help with diabetes and kidney-friendly meal planning.

[Shop Now](https://shopdiabetes.org/collections/meal-planning-tools)

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Diabetes By-the-Numbers

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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.

[Become a Diabetes Advocate](/advocacy/become-an-advocate) [Share Your Story](/blog/share-your-story)

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### Meet Alex

Learn how Alexandra Park manages her type 1 diabetes while busy as an actress, writer, and producer! 

[Read Her Story](/blog/meet-alex)

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### Meet Alex

Learn how Alexandra Park manages her type 1 diabetes while busy as an actress, writer, and producer! 

[Read Her Story](/blog/meet-alex)

Are you at risk?

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Learning your risk is the first step in taking action against type 2 diabetes. Take our 60-Second Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test today to receive actionable next steps in your health journey.

[Take the Test](/diabetes-risk-test)

[Learn About Prediabetes](/about-diabetes/prediabetes)

Life with Diabetes

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Whether you're newly diagnosed, have been living with type 1 for years, or are helping out a loved one, the path to understanding diabetes starts here.

*   [Newly Diagnosed](/living-with-diabetes/newly-diagnosed "Newly Diagnosed with Diabetes")

*   [Living with Type 1](/living-with-diabetes/type-1 "Type 1 Diabetes")

*   [Living with Type 2](/living-with-diabetes/type-2 "Type 2 Diabetes")

[Learn More](/living-with-diabetes)

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Health & Wellness

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Find  the tools, tips, and insights you need to take action and live life to the fullest—from understanding your prescriptions to starting a new exercise regimen.

*   [Fitness](/health-wellness/fitness "Fitness")

*   [Weight Management](/health-wellness/weight-management "Lose weight for good")

*   [Diabetes and Your Health](/health-wellness/diabetes-and-your-health "Diabetes and Your Health")

*   [Medication](/node/2411)

*   [Better Choices for Life Program](/health-wellness/better-choices-for-life "Better Choices for Life")

[Learn More](/health-wellness)

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Food & Nutrition

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Eating right is a powerful tool in the management of your diabetes. But it doesn't have to be boring—it's all about finding a delicious balance.

*   [Healthy Eating Tips](/food-nutrition/eating-healthy "Tips for Eating Well")

*   [Diabetes & Food](/food-nutrition/food-and-diabetes "Eating Well with Diabetes")

*   [Recipes from Diabetes Food Hub®](https://www.diabetesfoodhub.org/)

[Learn More](/food-nutrition)

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Tools & Resources

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When it comes to diabetes, you don't have to do this alone. Learn your rights and get help with the resources and assistance programs you need to navigate a diagnosis.

*   [Diabetes Education Programs](/tools-resources/diabetes-education-programs "Find a Diabetes Education Program") 

*   [For Caregivers](/tools-resources/for-caregivers "For Caregivers")

*   [Program & Services Directory](https://diabetes.findhelp.com/) 

*   [Tests & Calculators](/tools-resources/tests-calculators "Tools to Know Your Risk")

*   [Managing Health Care Costs](/tools-resources/affordable-insulin "Leading the Fight for Insulin Affordability") 

[Learn More](/tools-resources)

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Calendar of Events

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Upcoming events

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*   [Ask the Experts](https://diabetes.org/home?field_event_type_target_id=126)

*   [DIY](https://diabetes.org/home?field_event_type_target_id=971)

*   [Live Cooking Classes](https://diabetes.org/home?field_event_type_target_id=726)

*   [State Of Diabetes](https://diabetes.org/home?field_event_type_target_id=821)

*   [Step Out](https://diabetes.org/home?field_event_type_target_id=121)

*   [Tour de Cure](https://diabetes.org/home?field_event_type_target_id=116)

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### Cooking Class: Kidney-Friendly Roasted Chicken with Vegetables and Cranberries

Thursday, March 20, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

[Register Now](https://ada.withhomemade.com/programs/live-dype-5nfbt4)

### 2025 Tour de Cure®: Florida

Sunday, March 30, 2025

6:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT

Lake Nona Town Center, Orlando, FL, 32827

[Register](https://diabetes.donordrive.com/event/tourfl)

### Ask the Experts: Talking About Obesity — Strategies for an Empowering Conversation with Your Health Care Team

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

[Register](https://diabetes.org/form/ask-the-experts-april-8)

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Stay Hydrated!

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Drink more water and stay hydrated with the American Diabetes Association 40 Oz stainless steel tumbler!

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Get Involved

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Over 133 million Americans are living with diabetes or prediabetes. Take action and fight back today.

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Ways to Contribute

### Help Defeat Diabetes

Make a difference your way through a variety of options, such as fundraising, donations, or corporate giving.

[Learn More](/ways-to-contribute)

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Advocacy

### We Are Here for You

We’re fighting for your right to affordable medication, better health care, workers’ rights, and so much more. 

[Join the Fight](/advocacy/become-an-advocate)

Donate Today

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We're dedicated to advancing diabetes research funding to help bring effective new treatments, and, eventually, a cure. Join our fight.

[Donate](?form=Donate)

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### Give Today and Change lives!

With your support, the American Diabetes Association® can continue our lifesaving work to make breakthroughs in research and provide people with the resources they need to fight diabetes.

[Give Today](/?form=FUNRDFAVCDZ)

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