We Care
For all
38.4 Million
Americans With Diabetes

Be a Diabetes Advocate
DPAC

Who We Are

The Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition (DPAC) elevates the patient voice to influence policy at the state and federal levels to improve the lives of people impacted by diabetes.

Champion With Us

Become an Advocate

Join us and learn about opportunities for advocacy in your state and nationwide! We have virtual and in-person events, and all we need is your story!

Learn More

Champions receive monthly updates on legislation and policy, along with invitations to events such as "Brown Bag" lunch-and-learn webinars on relevant topics in diabetes.

Take Action

In order to be effective, our policymakers need to hear from people like you. Hearing from constituents often serves as the push for legislators to take action.

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Did You Know?

17 Seconds

Every interval, someone in the United States is diagnosed with diabetes

88 Million

American adults currently have prediabetes, representing over ⅓ of the country’s population

1 in 7

Healthcare dollars are spent on treating diabetes and its complications

450,000+

Emergency department visits in 2020 as a result of hyperglycemic and hypoglycemic crises

$327 Billion

Every interval, someone in the United States is diagnosed with diabetes 88 Million: American adults currently have prediabetes, representing over ⅓ of the country’s population

All Events

700 Million

People worldwide are estimated to have diabetes by 2045 according to the International Diabetes Federation

Our Mission

To ensure quality of and access to care, medications and devices for people living with diabetes; and to educate, inspire and empower patient advocates as well as lawmakers toward meaningful action on diabetes.

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