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Care of Young Children With Diabetes in the Child Care Setting: A Position Statement of the American Diabetes Association
Position statements are issued on scientific or medical issues related to diabetes. They are published in ADA journals and other scientific/medical publications. ADA position statements are typically based on a systematic review or other review of published literature. Position statements undergo a formal review process. They are updated annually or as needed. Key ADA position statements: These are select position statements that represent official ADA opinion on topics not adequately covered in the Standards of Care but that are necessary to provide additional information on quality diabetes management. These position statements also undergo a formal review process.))1 The statement addresses legal … Read more
Yatvin gives written testimony before Senate Committee
The text of the written testimony appears below: Testimony of Alan L. Yatvin, Esq.Legal Advocacy SubcommitteeAmerican Diabetes AssociationBefore theSubcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human RightsCommittee on the JudiciaryUnited States Senate“Law Enforcement Responses to Disabled Americans:Promising Approaches for Protecting Public Safety”Tuesday April 29, 2014 — 10:00 a.m. Introduction Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony on behalf of the American Diabetes Association (Association) and on behalf of the nearly 26 million Americans who have diabetes. The Association is the largest, most prominent nongovernmental organization that deals with the treatment and impact of diabetes. It establishes and maintains the … Read more
Training the Trainers at the NYPD: Yatvin speaks to police about diabetes issues
On behalf of the American Diabetes Association, Popper & Yatvin partner Alan Yatvin, along with Daniel Lorber, MD, presented a training on diabetes at the New York City Police Academy on January 31, 2014. The program, which was attended by 250 training sergeants, was to prepare for Command Level Training which the training sergeants will be providing to New York City Police officers in February.
Diabetes and Policing
Alan Yatvin’s work insuring that police respond appropriately to persons with diabetes is highlighted in the January 2014 issue of the American Diabetes Association’s magazine, Diabetes Forecast. Click here to read the story.
California Supreme Court issues landmark decision on diabetes care in school
On August 12, 2013, the California Supreme Court decided the case of Amercan Nurses Association v. Torlakson, a case litigated by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) involving diabetes care in California public schools. (link to decision) The case came before the California Supreme Court after nearly eight years of litigation, which began with a class action lawsuit brought by the ADA that was resolved by a settlement agreement allowing trained non-medical school personnel to administer insulin when a nurse is not available. That provision of the settlement was challenged in the current lawsuit by several nursing organizations. The California Supreme … Read more
Yatvin recognized for work with students with diabetes
The August issue of Diabetes Forecast profiles Alan Yatvin’s work on behalf of students with diabetes. Click here to read the article.
Alan Yatvin named Pennsylvania Super Lawyer 10th year in a row
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