Every 21 seconds another American is diagnosed with diabetes. It affects the lives of 20.8 million children and adults in this country and could rise to 50 million by the year 2025. It’s a tragedy that doesn’t have to happen. With hard work and leadership from Congress, we can end the diabetes epidemic in America.
Increase the federal commitment for diabetes research, prevention and treatment. Despite the need, diabetes programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Disease Control have been cut and flat-funded. Learn More.
Reauthorize both the Special Diabetes Program for Indians and the Special Diabetes Funding for Type 1 Diabetes, two vital programs set to expire. Learn More.
End employment discrimination against Americans with diabetes. Pass the Americans with Disabilities Act Restoration Act. Restore the original intent of the historic 1990 legislation and protect individuals with diabetes who want the opportunity to work and be judged based on performance. Learn More.
Ensure affordable, quality health coverage. When it comes to diabetes, access to affordable and adequate health insurance saves lives and taxpayer dollars. Protect and expand coverage for diabetes services and supplies in private insurance and entitlement programs. Learn More.
Protect and expand federally funded embryonic stem cell research, which offers great hope for a cure and better treatments for diabetes. Learn More.
Americans died from diabetes related illnesses in 2002.
Americans lost a leg because of diabetes complications in 2002.
Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness among adults.
