Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition

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To ensure quality of and access to care, medications and devices for people living with diabetes. Diabetes is not "once and done," our advocacy can’t be either.

As patients and constituents, our voices need to be an ongoing part of the policy conversation. Diabetes advocacy is like diabetes care; both are long-term processes with no quick fixes. The Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition (DPAC) makes it easy to keep policy makers' attention on people with diabetes. DPAC keeps track of issues, opportunities and, when you are registered, how to contact officials. We make it easy to advocate while giving you the opportunity to tell you own story.

11/04/2026

What a weekend at cwdiabetes Friends for Life Anaheim conference! 🎡🎃

DPAC was proud to connect with so many passionate diabetes advocates, share important updates on upcoming action items, and discuss how we can work together to protect access to the care and technology people with diabetes rely on.

Thank you to CWD for bringing this incredible community together!!!

11/03/2026

Today is Election Day!

The decisions made by elected officials at every level of government can shape access to healthcare, medications, technology, and the resources that the diabetes community depends on.

At DPAC, we emphasize the power of making your voice heard every day. Find your polling place and voting information at vote.gov.

11/03/2026

More information on each slide:

Protecting Access to Diabetes Tech (Slide 2): You can find the letters here -- https://www.diabetespac.org/news/12-leading-diabetes-organizations-urge-congress-to-protect-medicare-access-to-insulin-pumps-and-continuous-glucose-monitors

Urging Action on INSULIN Act (Slide 3): Ask your representative to become a cosponsor of the INSULIN Act here -- https://diabetespatientadvocacycoalition.quorum.us/campaign/0vnu7z8z/

New Analysis on Diabetes Costs (Slide 4): You can find DLC's white paper here -- https://www.diabetesleadership.org/news/new-iqvia-analysis-finds-people-with-diabetes-bear-disproportionate-share-of-340b-related-costs

11/02/2026

Have a health visit coming up?
Use CVEEP Social’s new resource to help you learn more about what to ask at your next appointment:

11/01/2026

November is , an opportunity to recognize the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples!

November is also National Diabetes Awareness Month , making this an especially important time to highlight the disproportionate impact of diabetes on American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

These communities experience disproportionately high rates of diabetes and related complications, driven in part by longstanding systemic barriers to healthcare resources.

DPAC remains committed to advocating for policies that address these barriers and improve access to diabetes care for all communities.

11/01/2026

Open Enrollment starts TODAY in most states!

If you get your health insurance through the ACA Marketplace, now is the time to review your current coverage, compare your options, and make sure your plan meets your needs for 2027 — especially if you live with diabetes.

Enrollment deadlines vary depending on where you live. Swipe through for key dates and a state-by-state look at enrollment windows.

The Georgetown University Center on Health Insurance Reforms has additional resources:
https://georgetown.app.box.com/v/diabetesmarketplaceOE?utm_source=chatgpt.com

11/01/2026

November is , National Diabetes Awareness Month!

At DPAC, our advocates are dedicated to the belief that every person with diabetes deserves access to the care, medications, and technologies they need to thrive. And we work to amplify the voices of our community.

Throughout November, we will be sharing stories from diabetes advocates across the country, highlighting their experiences and challenges.

Every story has the power to drive change.

Follow along this month as we put the spotlight on the people at the heart of diabetes advocacy!

10/30/2026

Starting January 1, 2027, formulary updates from CVS Caremark and Aetna will force individuals on certain commercial health plans who are successfully managing their condition to switch their CGM brands for non-medical reasons.

TAKE ACTION HERE by sending a letter to CVS Caremark and Aetna leadership:
diabetespatientadvocacycoalition.quorum.us/campaign/cgmcvs

More background: Who Are CVS Caremark and Aetna?

CVS Caremark and Aetna are both owned by CVS Health. CVS Caremark is a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) that helps determine which medications and supplies are covered by insurance, while Aetna provides health insurance plans.

10/29/2026

Our team is growing! Join us in welcoming Jocelyn Collins as DLC/DPAC’s new Director of State Advocacy. 👏

Jocelyn brings a decade of experience turning patient priorities into policy change, from working in Maryland General Assembly to building bipartisan coalitions and advocating for prescription affordability.

Now, she’ll lead our state advocacy and government affairs efforts, helping elevate and advance our priority issues to improve care.

Help us give Jocelyn a warm welcome in the comments!

10/28/2026

Introducing: DPAC Office Hours!

Have questions about your health insurance during open enrollment season? Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 3 PM ET for an interactive Q&A session with DLC/DPAC CEO and insurance expert George Huntley.

This is your chance to ask questions and get specific answers.

Helpful if you are: comparing health plans, navigating coverage for diabetes medications and technology, trying to better understand your benefits, or navigating gaps or a loss in coverage.

No presentation! Just your questions, answered live.

Register now here for this exclusive session: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QPzNrjIZRWONx-9J1Wi4WA

Address

1001 West Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL
32830

Website

http://diabetespac.org/

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