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The American Diabetes Association (ADA) unveils this year’s National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award recipients
ARLINGTON, Va., March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The American Diabetes Association^® (ADA) is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2022 National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Awards. The awards honor academics, health care providers, and educators who have contributed to substantial advances in the field of diabetes care and research. With the help of these leaders and their steadfast dedication, we move closer to achieving the mission of the ADA: a life free of diabetes and all its burdens.
"These seven extraordinary individuals receiving the ADA’s National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Awards have made significant contributions to diabetes research, prevention, and treatment," said Dr. Robert A. Gabbay, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer of the ADA. "While our awardees come from a variety of educational backgrounds and institutions, they have one very important thing in common: their drive to help us move the needle and create lasting change in the lives of millions. With 537 million adults living with diabetes worldwide and more than 133 million Americans living with diabetes and prediabetes, it is crucial that passionate professionals continue to dedicate their careers to ending this epidemic."
The following award recipients will be recognized at an awards ceremony to take place at the ADA’s 82^nd Scientific Sessions June 3-7, 2022 in New Orleans, LA:
The ADA’s 82^nd Scientific Sessions, the world’s largest scientific meeting focused on diabetes research, prevention, and care, will be held in New Orleans, LA June 3-7, 2022. More than 12,000 leading physicians, scientists, and health care professionals from around the world are expected to convene both in person and virtually to unveil cutting-edge research, treatment recommendations, and advances toward a cure for diabetes. Attendees will receive exclusive access to thousands of original research presentations and take part in provocative and engaging exchanges with leading diabetes experts. Join the Scientific Sessions conversation on social media using #ADA2022.
About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization fighting to bend the curve on the diabetes epidemic and help people living with diabetes thrive. For 81 years the ADA has driven discovery and research to treat, manage, and prevent diabetes while working relentlessly for a cure. Through advocacy, program development, and education we aim to improve the quality of life for the over 133 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. Diabetes has brought us together. What we do next will make us Connected for Life. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). Join the fight with us on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), Twitter (@AmDiabetesAssn), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn). 
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