We have made it clear that diabetes is underfunded in our country, and have advocated vigorously for increased federal support of diabetes research. Our legion of committed volunteers, our Delegates for Diabetes, make us a force to be heard. We have also put progressively more of our money into our research program. We have more than doubled our research awards and grants over the last five years. Clearly, our actions, as well as our words, indicate that we believe increased support of diabetes research is the right thing to do.
Politicians rely on medical experts when making important policy decisions.
They already help through their discoveries and demonstration of the relevance of those findings.