Diabetes

Why We Care

Endocrinologists are often on the frontlines of the all-consuming, complex diabetes public health crisis. The Endocrine Society works to make a positive difference in the lives of patients with diabetes, and advocates for access to affordable care and diabetes supplies, and better funding for research focused on diabetes and its comorbidities.

Learn more about this growing epidemic, its staggering costs, and who it disproportionately affects by downloading our Diabetes Research Flyer or our Special Diabetes Program Fact Sheet. 

Position Statements Regarding Diabetes

• Diabetes in the Affordable Care Act
• Increasing Insulin Affordability

Recent Events

• We will hold our Diabetes Hill Day April 26-28, 2022. Members will meet with Congressional staff to discuss the Society’s diabetes-related issues and policy priorities, including insulin affordability, diabetes research, and diabetes prevention. Participate in our online advocacy campaign to help amplify our message. 
  • Access our Diabetes Hill Day Social Media Toolkit
• We held a virtual Congressional briefing on March 2, 2022 on "Risk of Diabetes After COVID-19 Infection" Watch the recording. 
• We held a virtual Congressional briefing on November 19, 2021 on "100 Years of Insulin: Progress Made & What's Next." Watch the recording.
• We recently asked endocrinologists across the country to share stories concerning their patients’ lack of access to affordable insulin. Read them here.