Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes - 2025

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's premier voluntary health organization dedicated to ending diabetes and empowering individuals to live healthier lives. For 84 years, the ADA has led groundbreaking research and discovery to prevent, manage, treat, and ultimately cure diabetes. With 136 million Americans affected by diabetes or prediabetes, the ADA advocates tirelessly for better care and support through education, program development, and policy change.The ADA's Standards of Care in Diabetes 2025 is a detailed set of guidelines created to provide healthcare professionals with the latest information on managing diabetes. These guidelines are a vital resource for improving patient care, optimizing health outcomes, and addressing the complexities of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.The Standards of Care outlines essential components of diabetes care, general treatment goals, and tools for evaluating the quality of care. It is designed to assist clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and others involved in diabetes care. The ADA updates these standards annually through its Professional Practice Committee (PPC), which is made up of global experts from various disciplines, including physicians, nurse practitioners, certified diabetes care and education specialists, registered dietitian nutritionists, pharmacists, and methodologists. Together, the PPC ensures that the guidelines reflect the latest evidence and best practices in diabetes management.