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Abbott Becomes First Anchor Sponsor For American Diabetes Association Health Equity Now Initiative

 
• By Marion Webb

Abbott will commit $5m to support the ADA’s efforts to bring diabetes technologies and education to underserved diabetes populations.

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Abbott and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) announced on 18 November that they are joining forces to bring the latest diabetes technologies, such as continuous glucose monitoring systems, and health resources to underserved diabetes populations.

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