Category Archives: Advocacy
Introduction – LaShawn McIver, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, Advocacy & Community Integrated Health
Thanks to the continued support of over 500,000 diabetes advocates, the American Diabetes Association has continued to address the barriers faced by people with diabetes in their everyday life. This fall, we celebrated a historic win that was achieved through a legal advocacy victory nearly 2 decades in the making. Learn more about our recent advocacy activities. Continue reading
Your Rights, One Voice: James’ Story
For the last two years, James Wilson has worked as a behavioral health technician at an addiction treatment center in Illinois. James has found great meaning in this work with rehabilitation patients and has enjoyed his responsibility of conducting patient … Continue reading
Advocacy Update: Diabetes Research and Programs Funding
This spring, Congress finally increased funding for diabetes research and prevention programs. The Special Diabetes Program, which supports type 1 diabetes research and type 2 diabetes prevention programs in Native communities, was funded through September 30, 2019 at $600 million … Continue reading
A Conversation with Crystal Woodward and Dr. Fran Cogen: Part 3
Recently, our Safe at School Director, Crystal Woodward, 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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Government Affairs & Advocacy Newsletter Update: July 2018
Our Advocacy team’s been working hard this year–check out these updates on current initiatives, past successes and upcoming projects. Continue reading
Your Rights, One Voice: The Bemis Family’s Story
Our daughter Nora was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was two years old. While her diagnosis was initially a shock, over time, life with diabetes has become second nature to us and caring for Nora has made our … Continue reading
A Conversation with Crystal Jackson and Dr. Fran Cogen: Part 2
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
