What Does ADA Mean in Medical Terms?

ADA stands for American Diabetes Association diet. Meal plan following diabetes association guidance.

Where you will see ADA

You will most often see ADA in diabetes and hormone clinic notes, nursing notes, care plans and handovers.

Example

A chart note might use “ADA” as shorthand for American Diabetes Association diet when documenting a patient's care.

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