Advocacy
State Advocacy
With your partnership, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) advocates for policy change in states across the country to improve health care access, coverage, and affordability; support healthy diets; and address the barriers that can stand in the way of good health.
State Alerts
Check out our engagement platform to see if your state has active alerts!
The Legislature Needs to Hear Your Stories
The ADA is collecting a story bank to help our elected officials understand how important it is to make insulin more affordable. If you or someone you know has been impacted by the cost of insulin, please share your story. Your stories about how the price of insulin has adversely affected you and your family are powerful and needed!
Fact sheets
Take a closer look and see diabetes statistics by state.
Grassroots Advocacy
Get everything you need to become a Diabetes Advocate and make an impact. Learn how to sign up as an advocate, take action, see our priorities, access resources, and more.
Federal Advocacy
The ADA fights for people with diabetes to thrive by advocating for their rights, increased funding for diabetes programs and research, and so much more. Get the opportunity to speak directly with the legislators of your state and make diabetes a priority in Congress.
Understanding Your Rights
As a person living with diabetes, you have certain rights at school, at work, in public places, and more. Learn more about your rights and how we can help if you're being mistreated.