About Us
Advocacy Efforts
Advocacy plays an integral role in our mission. We fight for people with diabetes in Washington, DC, in state capitols and in our courts. Diabetes Advocates around the country fight to increase funding to prevent, treat and cure diabetes; improve access to health care and eliminate discrimination against people with diabetes at school, work and elsewhere in their lives.
Act Now!
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Crutial Health Care Vote in Senate
Please email your Senators now and let them know that the only way we are going to achieve meaningful health care reform this year is to allow the Senate debate to get underway.
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Health care reform must consider diabetes
Please ask your Members of Congress to pass health reform that is meaningful and affordable for people with diabetes.
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Support the FIT Kids Act
The FIT Kids Act can make a meaningful difference in the fight against childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes by encouraging public schools to offer enough high-quality physical education.
Our Priorities
Diabetes affects the lives of nearly 24 million children and adults in this country and another 57 million with pre-diabetes. If current trends continue, one in three children will face a future with diabetes. With hard work and leadership from Congress and State Legislators, we can stop the diabetes epidemic in America.
Know Your Rights
Protect your rights at the workplace, school, correctional institutions or public places and learn how to address discrimination due to your diabetes.
Health Insurance Options
Research the best insurance options to make your health care more affordable.
Safe at School
The Safe at School Campaign helps families of children with diabetes overcome barriers at school and ensure a safe learning environment.
