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Prediabetes campaign: 1 in 3 in U.S. has prediabetes, learn your risk

On World Diabetes Day 2018, the AMA, the CDC and the Ad Council continue the fight against type 2 diabetes.

Press Releases
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AMA advocates for transparency in food labeling and packaging

The AMA urges the FDA to develop front-of-package warning labels for foods that are high in added sugars based on the established recommended daily value.

Press Releases
Barbara L. McAneny, MD at 2018 AMA Interim Meeting
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AMA president: Create system that values health over money, power

AMA President Barbara L. McAneny, MD, says the AMA is fighting the forces that make the U.S. health system so dysfunctional.

Interim Meeting
Patient in a gown sitting on exam table
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Why some patients don't take prediabetes seriously

How you can help patients see the need for immediate action and connect them with the right resources for diabetes prevention.

Diabetes
Medical professional weighs patient
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4 MIN READ

9 CME activities to help you improve chronic disease management

These online CME activities offer educational insights on nutrition, diabetes prevention, hypertension control, practice redesign and more.

CME Opportunities
Blood pressure monitoring can go a long way. The AMA website provides resources to help.
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3 MIN READ

Up your MIPS score by tallying efforts to prevent chronic disease

Two step-by-step guides help doctors score well under the 2018 Merit-based Incentive Payment System for what they do to prevent heart disease and diabetes.

Payment & Delivery Models
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3 MIN READ

Don’t miss these CME opportunities before the year ends

Looking to obtain CME credit for 2018? Here are some intriguing CME options to consider.

AMA PRA Credit System
5 MIN READ

Looking at global perspectives for diabetes prevention

Charles Alessi, MD, chief clinical officer for HIMSS International, details the importance of a global perspective in preventing diabetes.

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Diabetes
Leadership Thoughts
A female nutrionist educating a group on diet.
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Targeting populations to overcome barriers in diabetes prevention

This ACO’s integrated, community-based approach to helping their patients with diabetes and prediabetes has reaped rewards and can serve as a model.

Diabetes