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Join us in New Orleans for the 2026 Scientific Sessions
Secure your spot at the premier diabetes conference where leading experts and peers will share cutting-edge breakthroughs in research, prevention, and care.
The 2026 Standards of Care in Diabetes is Now Available
The Standards of Care in Diabetes—2026 is here, with updated, evidence-based guidance on continuous glucose monitor use, individualized obesity treatment, nutrition and physical activity, and more.
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Advance Your Practice at the 2026 Clinical Update Conference
Dive into expert-led sessions on type 1 diabetes, obesity, population health, team-based care, and more—designed to help you apply the latest Standard of Care in Diabetes in real-world practice.
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Investing in Yourself, Investing in Your Future
Investing in your professional development means staying current with the latest research and treatment therapies. This commitment to lifelong learning empowers you to provide better care, improve patient outcomes, and ultimately enhance the quality of life for individuals living with diabetes.
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NEW! Standards of Care in Overweight and Obesity
Building upon the ADA’s expertise in developing trusted, evidence-based diabetes care guidelines, the Standards of Care in Overweight and Obesity offers comprehensive standards to reduce weight stigma and improve care for people living with overweight and obesity. Be ahead of the curve in transforming the future of care for everyone by securing the first three sections for free today.
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Three Days of Education and Collaboration Await!
Get ready for an exciting, practice-changing experience at the 2026 Clinical Update Conference. This year’s program features new breakout tracks on type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and obesity, with timely sessions covering population health, team-based care strategies, and more!
February 6–8, 2026 | Houston, TX
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Stay Involved
Find the resources you need, where you need.
INNOVATION CHALLENGE
Bring Your Big Idea to the Stage
Pitch your innovative idea during the 2026 Scientific Sessions in New Orleans and compete for the opportunity to turn your vision into real-world impact for people living with diabetes.
JOURNALS & RESOURCES
NEW Guide for People with Type 2 Diabetes
Your Rights and Care Standards: A Guide for People with Type 2 Diabetes offers easy-to-understand information that empowers people with type 2 diabetes to fully engage in their care by translating the latest clinical guidelines into actionable key takeaways.
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2024 Research Highlights Released
Check out the American Diabetes Association’s 2024 Research Report—showcasing significant strides in understanding diabetes and much more.
WEBINARS
Register for Upcoming Webinars
Explore our suite of expert-led webinars for discussions on timely diabetes topics; the latest diabetes research, treatment, and care highlights; and continuing education (CE) opportunities!
For Your Patients
Discover resources and support services to assist the people you see in effectively managing and thriving with diabetes.
Patient Resources
Share these resources with the people you see to help improve health outcomes when living with diabetes.
Services for People with Diabetes
These services can help the people you see locate programs and resources to address their needs.
Become Part of Something Bigger
Join the association, get access to CE credits, and get recognized.
MEMBERSHIP
Become a Professional Member
Connect with like-minded professionals in diabetes care by becoming an ADA professional member. Join today to unlock exclusive opportunities, resources, and other career-enhancing benefits.
COURSES
Professional Learning
Elevate your diabetes knowledge with over 70 FREE CE courses, webinars, and self-assessments from the ADA’s Institute of Learning—your trusted source backed by experts.
Education Recognition Program
Diabetes Education
Promote quality education through the ADA’s ERP—the recognition program for entities that provide diabetes education. Set your diabetes education program up for success.
Our Commitment to Research
The ADA is committed to innovative, cutting-edge research to help people living with diabetes thrive. Through research grants, funded research, our Pathway to Stop Diabetes® program, and more, the ADA brings together the brightest minds to transform diabetes research to better treatments, healthier lives, and eventual cures. Learn about potential funding opportunities for your research project.
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Current Initiatives and Programs
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The OTI Initiative
Through the Overcoming Therapeutic Inertia (OTI) initiative, the ADA is leading a paradigm shift in the care of type 2 diabetes.
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Diabetes and Eye Health
Focus on Diabetes® is an ADA initiative dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes and eye health.
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CHW Diabetes Program
Enhance your expertise as a community health worker (CHW) with free resources.