Report: Advocacy groups urge Congress to fund diabetes research program

Advocacy groups have reportedly warned Congress that if lawmakers don’t find permanent funding solutions for diabetes research programs, it could jeopardize important work being done around the country to help people living with diabetes.

Politicians on Capitol Hill have provided funding that will support the Special Diabetes Program and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians through March 31. But short-term patches will not be enough to keep the programs afloat, according to members of the American Diabetes Association and the JDRF.

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