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The Genetics of Diabetes

Posted on March 12, 2014 by
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Unlike some traits, diabetes doesn’t seem to be inherited in a simple pattern, and there is a lot of misinformation out there about its causes. It’s apparent, though, that some people are born more likely to develop diabetes than others. Continue reading →

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Diabetes Researchers on a Mission

Posted on January 31, 2014 by
Elizabeth R. Seaquist, MD President, Medicine & Science, 2014 American Diabetes Association

We’re in the midst of an incredibly exciting time for diabetes research. Diabetes is so much more complex and nuanced than researchers previously thought, and we are finding out so much about what causes it. Continue reading →

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Advocacy in Action – Our 2014 Legislative and Regulatory Priorities

Posted on January 28, 2014 by
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Each year, the Association works to identify the leading federal and state legislative and regulatory priorities that will guide our ongoing efforts to Stop Diabetes®. These priorities help guide our work with Congress and state legislators, and drive our efforts to make diabetes research, prevention programs and access to health care a top priority on Capitol Hill and in every statehouse across the nation. Continue reading →

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Pathway to Stop Diabetes Awardees Announced

Posted on January 9, 2014 by
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The American Diabetes Association is excited to announced the first group of researchers who will receive grant support through Pathway to Stop Diabetes, the Association’s innovative research program which focuses on transformational approaches to ending this epidemic. Continue reading →

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Stay on Top of Breaking Diabetes News from our 73rd Scientific Sessions!

Posted on June 22, 2013 by
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Watch as we report “live” from Scientific Sessions, June 21-25, 2013, at http://diabetes.org/breakingnews. Continue reading →

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It’s Clear: It’s Important to Care for Your Eyes!

Posted on May 28, 2013 by
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May is Healthy Vision Month! You may have heard that diabetes causes eye problems and may lead to blindness. It’s true that people with diabetes do have a higher risk of blindness than people without it, and that the disease is the leading cause of blindness in adults. Fortunately, most people with diabetes have nothing more than minor eye disorders. Continue reading →

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Better Health for Asian Americans — and All Moms and Babies

Posted on May 23, 2013 by
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month

This Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month, let’s all support efforts to improve the health of this and other at-risk communities! Continue reading →

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