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washington dc – of The Diabetes Leadership Council (DLC), an advocacy group for diabetes and healthcare reform that advances patient-centered policies, has announced that Senator Collins is one of the 2022 Diabetes Champions.
DLC rewards the most effective legislators based on their commitments and legislative actions to increase patient access and affordability in America. Senator Collins said her efforts to support biomedical research, insulin affordability, and improved Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and other devices that play an important role in diabetes care Approved.
“As co-chair of the Diabetes Caucus, Senator Collins continues to advance policies that help the 37 million Americans currently living with diabetes. Stewart Perry, Chair, Diabetes Leadership Council“Whether it’s promoting insulin legislation or supporting coverage of CGM devices, we are proud to recognize Senator Collins. It is our hope that we will make health policy a priority and help millions of Americans living with diabetes.”
“I have long worked to increase funding for biomedical research, which has led to innovative treatment options for those affected by this disease. We are also committed to supporting federal policies that help improve lives.” Senator Collins said. “The Diabetes Leadership Council is a powerful and effective voice for people with diabetes. We will continue to build on the progress made by
DLC is a patient advocacy organization made up of individuals who combine a passion for advocacy with decades of diabetes experience and leadership to advance patient-first policies at the local, state and national levels. Their members, all former leaders of the National Diabetes Organization, engage policy makers and public and private sector influencers to draw attention to the diabetes epidemic that affects 37 million Americans. To do.
Senator Collins, founder and co-chair of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, is a member of the Health Committee. In January 2023, Senator Collins will become Chief Republican on the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, which oversees all federal discretionary spending.
