American Diabetes Association

American Diabetes Association Explore the ADA’s Community Guidelines & join us in creating a positive community that uplifts people affected by diabetes: bit.ly/3xgzls7

We fund research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes. We deliver services to hundreds of communities. We provide objective and credible information. We give voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes.

Meet Mikayla. As a kid, she watched her mother beg the pharmacist for a replacement for a shattered bottle of insulin. S...
08/23/2026

Meet Mikayla. As a kid, she watched her mother beg the pharmacist for a replacement for a shattered bottle of insulin. She didn't understand that vial would cost over $100 and without it, she'd die.

Read her story and join the fight at diabetes.org/InsulinAct.

08/23/2026

Take a moment this Sunday to check in with yourself. 📝 How are you feeling about the week ahead? Whether it’s a small step or a big goal, share what you are working toward.

Meet David. After losing 3 siblings to complications from diabetes and watching the disease impact the next generation o...
08/22/2026

Meet David. After losing 3 siblings to complications from diabetes and watching the disease impact the next generation of his family, David turned his grief into purpose. Through his children’s book and Trail Tales initiative, he is helping families make healthy choices while bringing movement and literacy together. Read David’s full story at bit.ly/4xdnyoH.

08/21/2026

Starting college with diabetes? Knowing your rights can help you feel more confident navigating a new campus, new routines and new responsibilities.📚Save this post for later and tag a student who should know this, too. Learn about your rights at diabetes.org/CollegeRights and get additional tips in our Legal Protections for Post-Secondary Students with Diabetes webinar bit.ly/3SkHzds.

Every practice, game, and personal best starts with preparation. For athletes living with diabetes, that preparation als...
08/21/2026

Every practice, game, and personal best starts with preparation. For athletes living with diabetes, that preparation also includes planning for diabetes before, during, and after physical activity. 👉 Explore practical tips to be prepared at bit.ly/4aUB5bu.

08/21/2026

Did you know people living with diabetes are at a higher risk of hepatitis? If not, you're not alone! It's a connection many people don't realize—and understanding why can help you make informed decisions about your health.

In this short clip from our recent Ask the Experts event, The Hepatitis-Diabetes Connection: Vaccines, Detection, and Treatment, Arpan Mohanty, MD, MS, explains why diabetes can increase hepatitis risk and what people living with diabetes should know.

Watch the full event recording to learn more at bit.ly/4g1vWBd.

08/20/2026

Protect yourself this flu season! If you have diabetes, you have a higher chance of serious complications if you catch the flu. We recommend everyone 6 months and older with diabetes get an annual flu shot. Learn more at diabetes.org/Vaccinations.

Did you know that living with type 2 diabetes means you have the right to: ✔ Access the care you need ✔ Be treated with ...
08/20/2026

Did you know that living with type 2 diabetes means you have the right to:
✔ Access the care you need
✔ Be treated with respect and dignity
✔ Receive clear information so you can make informed decisions about your health

Your Rights and Care Standards: A Guide for People with Type 2 Diabetes was created to help you better understand your care, prepare for upcoming appointments, and partner with your care team every step of the way.

Download your free guide today at diabetes.org/T2DStandards.

Back-to-school season is here! 🎒✏️ Fill in the blank: I can’t start the school year without _____. While you’re getting...
08/19/2026

Back-to-school season is here! 🎒✏️ Fill in the blank: I can’t start the school year without _____.

While you’re getting ready, save 20% on select items with code BTS2026 at checkout through the end of the month. Every purchase helps support diabetes research, advocacy and education programs. Shop at bit.ly/3Ht8MFJ.

08/19/2026

💬 Have questions about your diabetes medications? Ask them! In this episode of Diabetes Day by Day, our hosts explore different medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and how they may fit into your treatment plan. Talking with your doctor and healthcare team—and asking questions—is an important part of finding what works best for you. 🎧 Listen now at bit.ly/4cOaQ7k.

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