Bella Paladino is a typical eight-year-old from Maryland who loves to learn and play. Bella, a person who lives with type 1 diabetes, wears an insulin pump, which helps lessen the burden of diabetes and allows her to continue to learn and play with her friends. One day in May of 2018, however, the burden of diabetes became very real for her. Just like many kids her age, Bella was eager to attend a summer camp run by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. When her mother, Nina Paladino, initially contacted the camp facility to see if there were any questions about Bella’s diabetes management, she ..read more

Many people see the doctor every year for a physical. Most of us also schedule regular visits to the dentist to get our teeth cleaned. But what about your eyes? It’s important to take care of your eyes — just like you take care of the rest of our body! That’s why we’re joining forces with the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health, to celebrate Healthy Vision Month in May. This year, NEI is encouraging adults ages 25 to 35 to make vision a priority for years to come. How does diabetes affect eye health? Of course, we’re especially interested in helping people w ..read more

Since 1952, the ADA has supported scientists and the life-saving research they conduct to ensure people with diabetes can live life to the fullest. Your support of scientists like the individuals below and the research they conduct helps ensure our vision of life free of diabetes and all its burdens will one day become a reality. Click on the link to donate today to this important work and your gift will be match: http://bit.ly/2KxlnsU 2008: Dr. Vera Novak links changes in brain structure and memory to poorly controlled diabetes, showing that better glucose management can prevent the adverse ..read more