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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.
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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
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#BreakingNews
: The ADA Applauds Maryland Passage of Law to Cap Monthly Insulin Co-Pays at $30
#MakeInsulinAffordable
Learn more here:
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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.
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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! 🥕 🍅 🥗
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On behalf of millions of ppl living w/
#diabetes
, we’re very disappointed by the statement of OMB’s Mick Mulvaney:
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We are calling for transparency in the insulin supply chain to get to the root of the problem. Nobody should go without insulin due to cost.
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We are deeply concerned about the recently released legislation to repeal & replace
#ACA
. Read our full statement:
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#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
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Watch as actor
@Winston_Duke
from
@theblackpanther
as he explains why
#diabetes
awareness and prevention is his priority.
#EverydayReality
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth
Visit to watch the full video.
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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!
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#BREAKINGNEWS
: Teplizumab, the first-ever treatment to delay type 1 diabetes has been approved by the FDA TODAY! This is a BIG victory for the diabetes community! Read More: .
#ConnectedForLife
#ADM2022
#DiabetesHitsDifferent
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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
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Insulin isn’t a luxury. Diabetes isn’t a choice. We’re committed to making life-saving insulin affordable for all who need it.
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W/
@JanssenUS
& James Earl Jones, we want to help find your leading role! Take the
#T2Dquiz
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“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.
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With
@JanssenUS
, we've raised ~$1k & counting! Take our
#T2Dquiz
& help us reach our goal!
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Diabetic ketoacidosis is a very serious complication of untreated type 1
#diabetes
. Know the signs, save lives.
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Today we unveiled a new online hub for insulin affordability advocates. Take action now:
#MakeInsulinAffordable
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The first shipment of
#diabetes
supplies will be available this afternoon in the Houston area:
#HurricaneHarvey
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#DiabetesAlertDay
is here! Share the Type 2 Diabetes Risk test with your family and friends:
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Important story, great video. Thanks for sharing,
@DanRather
!
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
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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:
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Cost of insulin has nearly tripled in recent years. We’re calling for immediate action to make it affordable for all:
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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a very serious complication of untreated
#T1D
. Know the signs & save lives.
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Thanks to
@zeus30hightower
for hosting another successful
#MNF
Watch Party w/ our New England office, raising nearly $48k for our mission!
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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
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Insulin isn’t just a drug—it’s the difference between life and death for millions of people living with diabetes.
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All people affected by diabetes are superheroes—fighting everyday battle & supporting others.
#NationalSuperheroDay
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75 senators agree that Special
#Diabetes
Program funding must be passed. 75 senators rarely agree on anything. -
@SenatorCollins
#JDRFCC17
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Thank you
@SenBobCasey
for putting patients first & saying no to
#GrahamCassidy
!
#ProtectPatientsNow
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Diabetes care gets major update: More aggressive approach to weight loss, cholesterol, disparities recommended. Learn more in this
@USATODAY
article: .
@DrBobGabbay
@nuhaaelsayed
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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:
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Thank you
@SenatorShaheen
@SenatorCollins
@SenatorCarper
and
@SenKevinCramer
for introducing the Insulin Price Reduction Act. We strongly support this legislation which will lower the cost of insulin for people living with
#diabetes
!
#MakeInsulinAffordable
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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:
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We are devastated to hear of another life lost due to the high price of
#insulin
.
#MakeInsulinAffordable
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Today,
#Diabetes
Advocates are taking Capitol Hill by storm for our Call to Congress!
#ThisIsDiabetes
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Meet
@nickjonas
, one of our 13
#diabetes
"People to Know" in this month's
@Diabetes4cast
magazine!
http://t.co/qS4qfTxIyv
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Hey
#BabyDaddy
fans, tomorrow we're chatting w/
@DerekTheler
about life with diabetes! Follow
#T1Derek
at 1pm ET!
http://t.co/9zxHKZf7kN
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November is American Diabetes Month—we’ll be celebrating heroes like Javier all month long. Join us:
#ThisIsDiabetes
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No one should lose their life from undiagnosed diabetes—if you have symptoms of DKA, see your doctor ASAP.
#ThisIsDiabetes
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#Diabetes
is one of our nation’s leading public health crises. Help us increase the sense of urgency on
#WDD
.
#ThisIsDiabetes
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Congratulations to all the
@MissAmericaOrg
contestants and to you
@DajaDial
. Thank you.
#MissAmerica
|
#StopDiabetes
http://t.co/rpRP3JIgZQ
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No one should lose their life from undiagnosed diabetes—if you have symptoms of DKA, see your doctor ASAP.
#ThisIsDiabetes
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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:
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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a very serious complication of untreated
#T1D
. Know the signs & save lives.
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People often think
#type1
onset = a passing illness, like flu. Have symptoms? See a doc. Know the signs, save lives
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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!
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Almost 40K signatures so far! Join us & tell Congress to examine insulin access for ppl w/
#diabetes
:
#ThisIsDiabetes
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We all must band together, combine our voices until
#insulin
is affordable for everyone who needs it!
“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
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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.
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22 million ppl will lose coverage if Senate passes
#HealthCareBill
. We’re telling
#Congress
to start over:
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No one should lose their life from undiagnosed diabetes—if you have symptoms of DKA, see your doctor ASAP.
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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! 💃🏻
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🎉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
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The Senate released their
#healthcare
bill limiting access to care for ppl w/
#diabetes
. Tell your senators vote NO:
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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!
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#DiabetesAlertDay
! We want you to know where you stand. Take the
#prediabetes
risk test at .
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We're joining 11 orgs to tell
#Senate
to vote NO on
#ACA
repeal & to work on bipartisan
#healthcare
solutions:
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"Insulin is not a luxury. My son takes insulin to survive."
@Segokathy
gives a powerful speech about insulin costs.
#ThisIsDiabetes
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#Diabetes
Advocates: Your voices were heard! The Senate announced there will not be a vote on the
#GrahamCassidy
bill to repeal ACA.
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Let your voice be heard—sign our petition today and join 140,000 others in the call for affordable insulin:
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We're meeting w/ all stakeholders & Congress to find solutions to lower the cost of insulin for all who need it.
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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
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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
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#Medicaid
is a proven program. It should be expanded, not gutted. -
@SenBobCasey
#ProtectPatientsNow
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Nov. 14,
#WorldDiabetesDay
, is the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, the co-discoverer of insulin.
#WDD
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Tomorrow is
#DiabetesAlertDay
! Join our Thunderclap to raise awareness about the seriousness of
#prediabetes
:
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Happy National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day! Run, walk, bike, stretch—we’re on board with however you
#GetFitDontSit
!
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Tomorrow, the first shipment of
#diabetes
supplies is expected to be available in the Houston area
#HurricaneHarvey
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Reach for the stars (or fluorescents)! This increases movement in the rib cage/spine.
#GetFitDontSit
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Why did
@brendon310
join
#TeamTackle
? For mothers across the country who are tackling diabetes.
#MothersDay
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Thank you
@Type2CEO
@JDRF
@alroker
@CarsonDaly
and
@TODAYshow
for helping us kick off American Diabetes Month on the Plaza with our team memebers and supports!
#DiabetesMonth
#t1d
#t2d
#EverydayReality
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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
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