Advocate

Diabetes affects the lives of nearly 26 million children and adults in this country and another 79 million with prediabetes. If current trends continue, one in three children will face a future with diabetes. It's a tragedy that doesn’t have to happen. By working with Congress and State Legislators, we can stop the diabetes epidemic in America.

Our 2013 State and Federal Legislative Priorities.

Our advocates at work. See our 2012 Advocacy Accomplishments.

Learn how Association advocates for people with diabetes, "On the Front Lines, On Your Side."

Access to Health Care

We are committed to expanding the number of people with diabetes who have insurance, and to ensuring that coverage is adequate, affordable and available.

Funding for Research and Programs

We are working to increase funding for diabetes research and programs at the federal and state levels.

Eliminating Discrimination

We are committed to ending discrimination against children and adults with diabetes by providing information and assistance to people with diabetes and their advocates.

Prevention

We are committed to supporting efforts to prevent diabetes and its complications.

Disparities

We support legislation with the goal of eliminating health disparities and improving diabetes research, treatment and education in minority populations.