Category Archives: Advocacy

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A Conversation with Crystal Jackson and Dr. Fran Cogen: Part 2

Posted on April 14, 2018 by

Recently, our Safe at School Director, Crystal Jackson, got the chance to chat with Fran Cogen, MD, CDE, Director of Diabetes Services and Interim Co-Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology at Children’s Hospital. Dr. Cogen’s practice serves approximately 1,800 patients in the … Continue reading →

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#ThisIsDiabetes on Capitol Hill: 2018 Call to Congress Recap

Posted on April 5, 2018 by

Last month, we brought advocates from across the nation to Capitol Hill for the 2018 Call to Congress advocacy day. The group included children and adults living with diabetes and family members, as well as researchers, physicians and health care … Continue reading →

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How to Advocate for Friends and Family in Jail and Prison

Posted on March 9, 2018 by

Recently, the American Diabetes Association requested to join a lawsuit concerning the failure to provide adequate diabetes care to prisoners at the Trousdale Turner Correctional Facility in Tennessee. It is far too common for jails and prisons fail to meet … Continue reading →

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A Conversation with Crystal Jackson and Dr. Fran Cogen: Part 1

Posted on February 23, 2018 by

Recently, our Safe at School Director, Crystal Jackson, got the chance to chat with Fran Cogen, MD, CDE, Director of Diabetes Services and Interim Co-Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology at Children’s Hospital. Dr. Cogen’s practice serves approximately 1,800 patients in the … Continue reading →

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Make Insulin Affordable: An update from William T. Cefalu

Posted on November 17, 2017 by

We’ve taken a stand to find solutions to ensure insulin is affordable for all who need it. Continue reading →

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Update on Senate Healthcare Bill

Posted on July 7, 2017 by

An update of American Diabetes Association actions as the Senate considers ACA repeal legislation. Continue reading →

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4 Things to Know About ACA Repeal and Diabetes

Posted on April 24, 2017 by

Are you or a loved one affected by diabetes? Here’s what you should know about ACA repeal. Continue reading →

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