Take Action
Use your voice to help secure continued Federal funding for important diabetes research, inform health and regulatory policy, and improve the quality of life for those affected by T1D – until we find a cure.
Pre-existing conditions
A recent court decision in Texas threatens protections for people with pre-existing conditions. Make your voice heard and urge Congress to preserve protections for pre-existing conditions.
Children’s Congress
In July, JDRF Children’s Congress Delegates will travel to Washington, D.C., to meet with lawmakers to share their personal stories and explain the importance of Federal funding in T1D research. Coming soon: Meet the Delegates.
Coverage to Control
Join in the movement to persuade insurance companies to provide predictable and reasonable costs for insulin, freedom to choose your pump, and coverage for artificial pancreas systems.
The Issues
Learn more about policies and programs that impact the T1D community.
2018 Advocacy Agenda
JDRF has set an ambitious advocacy agenda for 2018 to ensure people have access to the most effective T1D treatments and therapies.
Artificial Pancreas
JDRF Advocacy input helped advance development of artificial pancreas technologies through the FDA and beyond.
Federal Funding
JDRF strongly advocates for the highest possible funding levels for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Healthcare Principles
JDRF is fighting for protections for pre-existing conditions and other health reform principles.
Insulin Access and Innovation
JDRF is committed to making insulin more affordable and accessible, while ensuring the next generation of insulins continue to develop.
Medicare Coverage
Thanks to extensive advocacy by JDRF and other stakeholders and strong bipartisan support from Congress, continuous glucose monitors (CGM) are now eligible for Medicare coverage.
Special Diabetes Program
Our advocacy helped secure nearly $2.8 billion for T1D research since 1997 through the Special Diabetes Program (SDP).
T1D Outcomes Program
JDRF is working with the community to better define clinical meaningful T1D outcomes beyond HbA1c.
What is Grassroots Advocacy?
Writing and Calling
Members of Congress through initiatives
Meeting
with lawmakers and their staff
Sharing
and signing petitions
Telling
our stories of living with T1D
Inspiring
others to raise their voices
Educating
and recruiting new advocates
