American Diabetes Association Launches Obesity Association

Aug 15, 2024

9:19

Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Weight Management Alzheimer's Health Equity

Episode Description

In this episode of StartUp Health NOW, Chuck Henderson, the CEO of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and a member of StartUp Health’s Health Moonshot Impact Board, took time out of his busy schedule at the recent ADA Scientific Sessions – the ADA’s annual global gathering of more than 11,000 people working on foundational products and bleeding-edge ideas related to both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes – to chat with us about innovation, collaboration, and the ADA’s latest initiatives.

Launch of the Obesity Association: The ADA has announced the formation of the Obesity Association, which will now be a division within the ADA, focusing heavily on integrating obesity care into diabetes standards.
Cutting-Edge Research: The ADA is doubling down on its efforts to combat obesity by incorporating it more thoroughly into their standards of care, considered a critical resource in diabetes management.
Health Equity: A significant focus is on health equity, ensuring that all programs are accessible and beneficial to underserved communities, including rural areas.
Community Outreach: The ADA has initiated programs like mobile clinics in rural Alabama to address diabetic retinopathy, demonstrating their commitment to reaching underserved populations.
Innovation and Competition: The ADA values innovation and competition, fostering early-stage research and encouraging disruptive ideas to push forward diabetes care and treatment.
Collaboration with StartUp Health: Chuck Henderson expressed his appreciation for his involvement with StartUp Health. He highlights StartUp Health’s role in connecting communities and emphasized the importance of our ecosystem in addressing chronic illnesses through innovative solutions like the Type 1 Diabetes Moonshot.