By Leah North | Manager, Development
We work to stop diabetes for all the heroes living with and affected by it. One in 11 Americans lives with diabetes, but diabetes affects us all; whether you live with diabetes or you love someone who does. That’s why our diabetes advocates work with their representatives at the local, state and federal levels to share the importance of continuing to fund research for a cure and programs that help people with diabetes live a full life.
This fall, our Oregon advocates met with Congressman Kurt Schrader of Oregon’s 5th District to talk about how he can support people living with diabetes in our Oregon community. Our advocates discussed the importance of having access to affordable medication and supplies for all those living with diabetes and shared their own stories of living with the disease, such as how they manage their disease while living a busy life as a high-school student, and the high cost of paying for supplies, especially after retirement.
We are so grateful to local ADA advocates (l-r) Mick, Kevin, Tegan, Scott, Peter, Dan and ADA staff member Alison for raising your voices on behalf of all those affected by diabetes in the Oregon and SW Washington community!
To learn more about what ADA is doing to advocate on behalf of those with diabetes, or to sign up to be an advocate, visit www.diabetes.org/advocacy.
By Leah North | Manager, Development
By Leah North | Associate Manager, Development
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