Policy

How To Navigate an Airport With Diabetes
When traveling by air, people with diabetes have a right to bring everything they need on the plane with them, but getting medical supplies through an airport requires preparation and clear communication.

Managing Diabetes During Encounters with Law Enforcement
Being held by law enforcement would be a stressful situation for anyone, but for someone with diabetes, it can be especially scary. It’s important to prepare for the unexpected, and if the situation ever arises, to immediately say that you have a serious medical condition and assert your right to care.

Here’s How You Can Help Protect Medicaid
Congress is proposing cuts that could dramatically cut Medicaid funding, affecting critical health benefits for people with diabetes. Help protect Medicaid by signing the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition’s petition.

With New Diabetes Data, Our CEO Issues a Call to Action
Diabetes now affects 1 in 6 adults in the U.S., with obesity driving rates higher. Learn how prevention, awareness, and action can transform the future of this epidemic.

The Health Insurance Landscape in the 21st Century: How Does Policy Affect People with Diabetes?
Understanding the UnitedHealthcare/Medtronic partnership in the context of the Affordable Care Act.

Fantastic Politico Article Highlights Michelle Obama’s Efforts to Combat Childhood Obesity
The First Lady’s ongoing initiatives to improve children’s nutrition, health, and wellbeing