Category Archives: Health Care Reform

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Advocacy Update: Diabetes Research and Programs Funding

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

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 →

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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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#ThisIsDiabetes on Capitol Hill

Posted on April 19, 2017 by

We brought more than 180 advocates from 34 states to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, March 29 through Friday, March 31 for our 2017 Call to Congress. Continue reading →

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Black History Month: Our programs fight discrimination and empower people with diabetes

Posted on January 30, 2015 by
Samuel Dagogo-Jack, MD

While tremendous progress has been made in diabetes treatment and management, gaps still exist for minority populations such as the African-American community. To learn more for Black History Month, we turned to Dr. Sam Dagogo-Jack, the Association’s President, Medicine & Science. Continue reading →

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Let’s Treat the WHOLE Patient

Posted on January 21, 2015 by
David G. Marrero, PhD, President, Health Care & Education, American Diabetes Association

Yes, we have made amazing strides in the clinical management of diabetes and the technology of treatment. But we need to play a game of “catch up” when it comes to the psychosocial aspects of this disease. Continue reading →

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Get Off the Sidelines to Help Stop Diabetes®

Posted on January 31, 2014 by
Marjorie Cypress, PhD, RN, CNP, CDE President, Health Care & Education, 2014 American Diabetes Association

As President of Health Care and Education for the American Diabetes Association, part of my responsibility is to make sure that what we do as an organization stays true to the mission of improving the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Continue reading →

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