The Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition (DPAC) elevates the patient voice to influence policy at the state and federal levels to improve the lives of people impacted by diabetes.
The Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition is committed to equitable health care for all Americans living with or at risk for diabetes and to fostering a welcoming and representative environment.
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Join us and learn about opportunities for advocacy in your state and nationwide! We have virtual and in-person events, and all we need is your story!
Get InvolvedChampions receive monthly updates on legislation and policy, along with invitations to events such as "Brown Bag" lunch-and-learn webinars on relevant topics in diabetes.
In order to be effective, our policymakers need to hear from people like you. Hearing from constituents often serves as the push for legislators to take action.
Act NowAmerican adults currently have prediabetes, representing over ⅓ of the country’s population
Healthcare dollars are spent on treating diabetes and its complications
Emergency department visits in 2020 as a result of hyperglycemic and hypoglycemic crises
Every interval, someone in the United States is diagnosed with diabetes 88 Million: American adults currently have prediabetes, representing over ⅓ of the country’s population
People worldwide are estimated to have diabetes by 2045 according to the International Diabetes Federation
To ensure quality of and access to care, medications and devices for people living with diabetes; and to educate, inspire and empower patient advocates as well as lawmakers toward meaningful action on diabetes.
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The Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition (DPAC) elevates the patient voice to influence policy at the state and federal levels to improve the lives of people impacted by diabetes.
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