Advocate

Become an Advocate

Sign up to be an Advocate and help us protect those affected by Diabetes.

The Association Fights to:

• Increase federal funding and commitment for diabetes research and programs
• Improve access to health care and insure coverage
• Eliminate discrimination against people with diabetes

By Becoming an Advocate You:

• Take Action
• Receive Action Alerts

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Hawaii Legislative Milestones

Health Insurance

Diabetes Cost Reduction Act (DCRA)—HB 2392 (2001)

Association-sponsored legislation that requires health insurance policies and plans issued within Hawaii to cover diabetes supplies and equipment, outpatient education and medical nutrition therapy.

School Care Issues

Glucagon and Self-Management in Public Schools—HB 1550 (2005)

Association-sponsored legislation that allows trained non-medical school personnel to administer glucagon to students with parental consent. Common problems in schools include:

• Denial of 504 plans 
• Prohibition from testing blood sugar in the classroom

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