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!

advocacy

Advocate for Affordable Insulin Now

1 in 6 Americans ration insulin due to cost. Support the Insulin Act, critical, bipartisan legislation that will make insulin more affordable and accessible for millions.

SHOP DIABETES

New recipe & meal planning booklets available!

Let’s Cook & Eating Well with Prediabetes and Diabetes Fresh recipes. Simple meal plans. Made for everyday diabetes friendly eating

Diabetes Prevention

Take Steps to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Understanding your risk and taking early action are key steps for diabetes prevention. Explore expert-backed tools and programs to help you lower your risk for type 2 diabetes.

meetings

2027 Scientific Sessions

Save the date for the 2027 Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) in Washington, D.C., June 18–21, 2027 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

MEETINGS

Diabetes Technology Meeting

Explore breakthroughs in CGM, AI, and diabetes devices at the 2026 Diabetes Technology Meeting (DTM) in Washington, DC.

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ADA Camp Registration is Open

Explore our camp experiences designed to build confidence, independence, and connection—while creating friendships and memories that last a lifetime.

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.

Take Action

Access to Obesity Treatment

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

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 40 million Americans with devastating consequences.

1.5M

Americans are diagnosed each year

12%

of Americans are living with diabetes

115M+

American adults are living with prediabetes

But there's hope. Join us as we continue the fight to end diabetes and work to find a cure.

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Senior African American women doing stretches outdoors

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Calendar of Events

A Conversation About Diabetes and Resilience with Dr. G

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

2026 Tour de Cure®: Rocky Mountain

Saturday, September 12, 2026

6:00 AM - 3:00 PM MDT

Charles Schwab Campus, 9899 Schwab Way, Lone Tree, CO, 80124

Cooking Class Livestream: Grilled Pepper Steak Tostada with Salsa Verde

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

Shop Diabetes

Wear Your Support

Every purchase helps provide critical funding for diabetes research, advocacy, education, and community programs.

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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 healthcare, workers’ rights, and so much more.