American Diabetes Association

The recent funding cuts affecting the National Institutes of Health risks halting the progress we’ve made towards a cure for diabetes. The American Diabetes Association urges our nation’s leaders to avoid any actions that could jeopardize the health of those with diabetes. Make your opinion count. Become an advocate: bit.ly/4bvvLte. Read our full statement: bit.ly/4aSPF1S.

Early detection and management of gestational diabetes (GDM) improves pregnancy outcomes. Learn how to elevate screening rates and care with these resources, including our GDM infographic series, at bit.ly/3Cnva0c. Our Women’s Health Initiative is supported in part by CVS Health Foundation.

Type 1 diabetes is rising. Testing relatives for islet autoantibodies helps predict development. Education and follow-up enable early diagnosis and prevent diabetic ketoacidosis. Check them out: https://bit.ly/48ZlwwS #DiabetesCare #Type1Diabetes #Healthcare

Focus on Diabetes Series: Enhance Your Eye Care Expertise We invite all eye health office staff to join our comprehensive online series on diabetes and eye health. 📚 4 Modules: Diabetes 101: Basics and eye health risks. Diabetes Prevention: Stopping prediabetes in its tracks. Diabetes and Eye Health: Conditions, treatments, and optometric care. Healthy Living with Diabetes: Empowering patients with lifestyle changes. 👉 Click to Access: https://bit.ly/45lzUfG

Attorneys, join us for the fifth webinar in our Fighting for Fairness series on Wednesday, February 19 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Discover the laws that protect people with diabetes in public accommodations, including concerts, sporting events, hospitals, and TSA. Register now at bit.ly/41y5zfs. 📚🌟 This webinar, as well as the entire series, qualifies for continuing legal education credit (CLE).

Join the ADA Interest Group Leadership Team! Join the ADA’s 16 members-only Interest Groups to shape the future of diabetes research and care. We’re seeking applicants for open Leadership Team positions across all groups from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. Application & Submission Deadline: February 28, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Learn more bit.ly/3SNlAbB & apply here: bit.ly/4hp8RGI

As health care professionals, we know that managing diabetes goes hand in hand with protecting heart health. February is #HeartMonth, a timely reminder to emphasize the importance of #hearthealth for those living with diabetes. This month, take the opportunity to educate everyone about the connection between #diabetes and #hearthealth, and the symptoms of #heartdisease. Together, we can empower them to take control of their health. 💡 Share these resources with the people you treat with diabetes to help them get started: bit.ly/41953EB

Religious fasting can pose unique challenges for individuals with diabetes, requiring careful management to ensure safety and health. Our latest Diabetes Is Primary® (DIP) module, aligned with the ADA's Standards of Care in Diabetes® (SOC), is designed to equip primary care professionals with the essential knowledge and strategies to support patients during these periods. In this module, participants will explore different types of fasting and their impact on glycemic management, learn to recognize and quantify the risks associated with fasting for people with diabetes, and discover practical ways to minimize those risks. Through engaging case studies, you’ll gain hands-on experience in risk assessment, scoring, and implementing safe practices, all while addressing the medical and social aspects of religious fasting. Led by Mohamed Hassanein, MD, a renowned expert in diabetes and endocrinology and is available until January 31, 2026. 💡 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/dgRJNz5c #DiabetesCare #PrimaryCare #ReligiousFasting #DiabetesEducation

Do your patients with diabetes have questions about heart health? Encourage them to watch the recording of our recent Ask the Experts event at bit.ly/4gxefXv. It’s packed with valuable insights and tips! #KnowDiabetesbyHeart #HeartHealth #DiabetesAwareness American Heart Association Susan Weiner MS RDN CDCES FADCES

GLP-1 RA Medications for Heart & Kidney Health 💊 The 2025 Standards of Care recommend GLP-1 RAs to: • Protect heart health for people with diabetes and heart failure. • Slow kidney disease progression. ✅ A proactive approach to improve outcomes, beyond glucose control. Talk to your health care team and read more: https://bit.ly/4fz7ELG #HeartHealth #KidneyHealth #DiabetesStandards