M02 - Advocate for Progress on Things that Keep You Up at Night: From Clinic to the Capitol

Monday, August 7, 2023

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM CT

Location: Ballroom B

CE/CME Hours: 0.75

CE/CME Hours: .75
Pharmacology Hours: 0.0
Activity Type: Knowledge-based
UAN: JA4008258-0000-23-228-L01-P
CHES/MCHES: .75

Diabetes advocates will be calling on new leaders in Congress and many state capitols, continuing the push for affordable medications, access to diabetes technology, education, and other necessities for better health outcomes and more equitable care. Big advocacy wins can take months or years, with incremental progress along the way. Join advocacy leaders from the Diabetes Leadership Council to learn about progress to date on key policy priorities impacting people with diabetes, and what it means for DCES and their patients. Dive into diabetes advocacy and gear up with straight talk and practical steps to take action on issues that matter most to you and your patients.

Primary Presenter(s)

Donna Ryan, RN, RD, MPH, CDCES, FADCES (she/her/hers)

Board Member
Diabetes Leadership Council, Florida

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Slides

Co-Presenter(s)

George Huntley (he/him/his)

Chief Executive Officer
Diabetes Leadership Council
Carmel, Indiana

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Stewart Perry

Board Chair
Diabetes Leadership Council

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Jasmine Gonzalvo, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES (she/her/hers)

Board Member
Diabetes Leadership Council
Indianapolis, Indiana

Disclosure(s): Abbott: Consultant / Advisory Board (Ongoing)

Moderator(s)

Teresa Martin, MS, RDN, CDCES, LD

Executive Diabetes Educator
Novo Nordisk
Bend, Oregon

Disclosure(s): No relevant disclosure to display