Diabetes PAC

Do you have a unique way of ensuring that your blood glucose drops or rises when you absolutely need it to? Is it taking a hot shower? Drinking caffeine? Shutting off your insulin pump 30 minutes before exercise? Meditating? Adding protein powder to your cereal milk?

On Monday, @MattMeyerDE signed SB 160. As part of this bill, each local education agency will also make the informational materials available to the parents or guardians of students enrolled in their schools.

Thank you @KellyAyotte for signing SB102 into law — a huge step forward in ensuring families receive vital information about type 1 diabetes through the Department of Education. The legislation received bipartisan support.

Applications are open for DPAC Hill Day in October! Meet with legislators on Capitol Hill this fall help raise awareness and impact for the policies that affect our lives. Find more details and apply at the link below: bit.ly/3Gxa95C

At DPAC, we advocate for policies that turn scientific breakthroughs into real-world progress. Innovation should be felt at work, school, and in the community — not just in journals!

Grupo de Apoyo Virtual en Español para Mujeres con Diabetes 🌟 @DiabetesSisters has launched a monthly virtual support group in Spanish, created for Spanish-speaking women living with diabetes. Register: hubs.ly/Q03x7KzC0 #ApoyoEnEspañol #MujeresConDiabetes #diabetes

"There's no question that there will be deaths." DLC/DPAC CEO George Huntley doesn't mince words in this interview with @ChiefHealthExec, where he outlines the devastating consequences of Medicaid cuts on people with diabetes. Read the full article: chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/medicaid-…

This year, we had the pleasure of spending time with the DoFFLs (Dads of Friends for Life) - the Insulinators⚡️🦸‍♂️‼️ It was a joy connecting with this incredible group of dads and talking all things advocacy!! 🍻🚶‍♂️

New tech, tools, and therapies are only effective if people can actually use them. We want policy to address: ✔️ Cost and barriers to access ✔️ Health equity ✔️ Real-world availability

At last week’s @cwdiabetes Friends for Life conference, DPAC led three sessions on navigating barriers to care, choosing the right insurance plans, and understanding the current federal policy landscape.

Nearly 90% of the $4.1 trillion America spends on health care each year goes toward treating chronic diseases. That’s a massive share dedicated to managing long-term conditions like diabetes and heart disease. As we work to restore fiscal sanity, focusing on proactive solutions…

Millions of Americans with diabetes rely on federally funded research to advance treatments and improve prevention. But the Trump Administration is halting grants that fund these resources. We applaud @SenatorDurbin for standing up for us: durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press…

The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act has been reintroduced in Congress! We are thrilled to see this legislation move forward. Thank you @SenBillCassidy, @SenLujan, @MikeKellyPA, @RepRaulRuizMD, @RepMMM, and @RepGwenMoore for your continued leadership. obesitycareadvocacynetwork.com/news/ocan-appl…

DPAC Hill Day 2025: Applications are now OPEN! Open to anyone with a connection to any type of diabetes and/or obesity. Find more details and apply at the link below: bit.ly/3Gxa95C

DPAC attended the 85th @AmDiabetesAssn Scientific Sessions last month, and we are hopeful about new developments that can potentially transform what it means to live with diabetes. However, these breakthroughs must be made available to all.

We are deeply concerned about the proposed rule by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to include continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps in the Competitive Bidding Program (CBP) under Medicare. Read our full statement below. bit.ly/4kjJMhi

DPAC and DLC condemn the House of Representatives’ final passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which now moves to President Trump’s desk despite overwhelming concern from the public, including patient advocates across the country.

Innovation in diabetes care is accelerating, but progress means nothing if it's out of reach. DPAC aims to expand care and access to all members of the diabetes community.

Do you have a friend or loved one who could lose their health coverage if Medicaid is cut?

DPAC and @DiabetesLeaders strongly oppose the Senate’s passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. To the 38M living with diabetes: we stand with you, we will fight for you, and we will work to get you the resources needed to navigate this. Read here: bit.ly/4lcxhpc