Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition

Within the past two decades alone, we observed some huge milestones in diabetes policy, changing the landscape of diabetes care and access across the board — here are a couple.

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Starting from the most recent wins: the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 capped insulin prices at $35 for Medicare beneficiaries. Stay tuned for more milestones as we travel back in time through the history of diabetes policy this month.

This month, we are commemorating some of the biggest milestones in the history of diabetes policy, keeping in mind that these wins ALL result from the work of advocates! There is no shortage of work to be done, and we are looking forward to a brighter future, always. 🌟

Join us for our first Brown Bag of 2025! 🥳💫 We'll be reviewing some of the biggest milestones in the history of diabetes policy, and taking lessons from the past to help determine our next moves as advocates. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gr_HuFD8

Sarah Auletta discusses what feels appropriate for her when it comes to sharing her blood glucose numbers with others.

Kelly Dawes shares her experience with others tending to underestimate the daily burden of diabetes. Show your loved ones w/ diabetes that you admire and appreciate them this holiday season. ⭐️💝☃️

There are no right or wrong answers! Some people feel safe having others follow & track their numbers via an app, and others prefer their management to be a completely solo experience. Similarly, some prefer to have their family and friends check in periodically with questions about how they're feeling. Let us know how you approach this topic!