American Diabetes Association A Proud Supporter Of Cover The Uninsured Week

As the nation's
leading health non-profit organization supporting diabetes research,
information, and advocacy, the American Diabetes Association will join
various health associations, organizations, and supporters during "Cover
the Uninsured Week" (April 23-29). Nearly 21 million American children and
adults have diabetes, but many are uninsured and cannot access the
supplies, medications, and education necessary to successfully manage the
disease and prevent diabetes-related complications such as heart disease,
stroke, kidney failure, blindness, and lower-limb amputation. Throughout
the year, ADA is committed to ensuring that people living with diabetes
have access to affordable and adequate health care.


"Diabetes has become the greatest health crisis of the first quarter of
the twenty-first century," said Larry Deeb, MD, President, Medicine &
Science, American Diabetes Association. "With more and more Americans
diagnosed with diabetes or being at increased risk for developing this
disease, we need to ensure that proper health care is available to them. We
are not meeting this need, and if we continue to ignore this issue, we will
be setting up our health care system for failure."



Along with advocating at the state and federal level for policies that
protect and expand diabetes health coverage, ADA helps individuals with
diabetes who do not have health insurance. Through ADA's National Call
Center, trained ADA representatives respond to, on average, 600 calls a
month involving insurance-related issues, many coming from individuals
without insurance. In response, ADA is able to direct callers to resources
and programs that may provide access to diabetes management tools and
resources.



Recently, an ADA Call Center representative took a call from a woman
who has type 2 diabetes and lives in New York State.



With her voice cracking, she said, "I've lost my job. I have no
insurance. I haven't been able to test my blood sugar for a week, and I
don't know how I will pay for my insulin this month." This is an example of
the types of calls that the ADA National Call Center receives on a regular
basis. In this instance, the National Call Center representative was able
to provide her with information about community clinics in her area, the
State Commissioner's list, and phone numbers for manufacturer assistance
programs for a blood glucose monitor, test strips, and lancets. These are
all options for people who do not have health insurance and cannot pay for
the necessary supplies to manage the disease. Additionally, this woman was
sent materials to assist her in her search for affordable insurance.
Immediately following the call, the woman made contact with a local clinic.



"The Association's National Call Center is a powerful example of how
ADA is committed to helping individuals with diabetes access the health
care that is critical to their ability to stay healthy," Deeb said. "This
resource has literally served as a lifeline for thousands of Americans who
call ADA every day."



Cover the Uninsured Week brings together a broad coalition to urge
national leaders to find solutions for the more than the 46 million
Americans who live without health insurance. For more information about
Cover the Uninsured Week, please visit covertheuninsured.



Diabetes is one of this nation's most prevalent, debilitating, deadly
and costly diseases. While 20.8 million Americans live with diabetes today,
it is estimated that if current trends continue, one in three Americans
born today will develop diabetes in their lifetime. One in 10 U.S. health
care dollars is spent on diabetes and its complications.



The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading voluntary
health organization supporting diabetes research, information and advocacy.
The Association's advocacy efforts include helping to combat discrimination
against people with diabetes; advocating for the increase of federal
diabetes research and programs; and improved access to, and quality of,
healthcare for people with diabetes. The Association's mission is to
prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected
by diabetes. Founded in 1940, the Association provides service to hundreds
of communities across the country.


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