Hot Off the Press: Advocacy News & Events
For the latest advocacy news and events from the American Diabetes Association, please check this section of our website regularly.
Time to bridge the gap, demand diabetes care equity
Much like other medical advances, access to diabetes technologies often depends on your ZIP code, income bracket or skin color. Black children with type 1 diabetes are almost four times less likely to be using an insulin pump than their white peers. Considering all factors, it should come as no surprise that Black Americans die of diabetes at double the rate of white Americans. Authored by Tracey D. Brown and Jared Watkin.
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The 34 million Americans who should be among the first to access a Covid-19 vaccine
Thanks to the tireless efforts of our leaders in science, industry and government who are working to bring a safe and effective vaccine to market in record time, there may be a light at the end of this very dark tunnel. But we are not quite there, and if we are to reach that point once a safe, effective vaccine does -- with hope -- emerge, we must have a plan to administer the vaccine where it can do the most good first.
Preserving the Affordable Care Act is Crucial to People with Diabetes
In 2010, Congress passed landmark legislation – the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) – that vastly improved health care coverage and quality for millions of Americans, particularly those otherwise uninsured. As the Supreme Court yet again takes up an existential question about the constitutionality of the ACA, its future is at best uncertain. This threat is grave for people with diabetes.
Patient Groups Call on Nation’s Governors to Ensure Safety of All Voters, Including Those with Chronic Diseases
On Friday, October 2, 2020, the ADA and 25 patient organization sent a letter to all 50 state governors, the National Governors Association, National Association of Secretaries of States and the National Conference of State Legislators encouraging governors to take steps to ensure that the most vulnerable populations maintain the ability to exercise their right to vote.
Kira Fonteneau: Access to Voting Shouldn’t Depend on the Color of Your Skin or Your Health
The ability to vote safely in Alabama shouldn’t depend on the color of your skin or your socioeconomic status — and we can’t let it. Let’s do better.
USPS Delays: Letter to Postmaster DeJoy
Twenty organizations advocate on behalf 133 million Americans with chronic conditions.
The Orlando Sentinel Op-Ed: We must be ready to help high-risk communities in pandemic and beyond
Authored by Dr. Otis Kirksey, Director of Pharmacy Services for Neighborhood Medical Center in Tallahassee and Tracey D. Brown, CEO for the ADA.
Letter to Congressional Leaders Calling for Increased COVID-19 Testing in Vulnerable Communities
Over 100 leading advocacy groups demand Congress address lack of COVID-19 testing in nation’s underserved communities.
The Baltimore Sun Op-Ed: More accessible testing needed in Maryland’s hardest hit communities
Authored by Dr. Sherita Golden (ADA Board Member) and CEO, Tracey D. Brown.
Call to Congress 2019
Learn about the ADA signature advocacy mobilization platform in Washington, D.C.
Advocacy News
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The Cost of Diabetes
The national cost of diabetes in the U.S. has risen to $327 billion in 2017, up from $245 billion in 2012.
Statistics About Diabetes
The numbers associated with diabetes make a strong case for devoting more resources to finding a cure.
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