The DAA’s treatment and care priorities are to:

Achieve optimal health outcomes for people with diabetes

• Ensure equitable access to Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
• Advocate for improvements to DSMT coverage in Medicare
• Address social determinants of health
• Support ongoing funding for the Special Diabetes Program and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians
• Educate about the importance of vaccinations
• Improve coordination of federal diabetes resources and initiatives

Expand access to digital health

• Extend and expand CMS COVID-19 waivers
• Advocate for equitable access to connected care

Educate about the intersection of obesity with diabetes care and treatment

• Advocate for the full continuum of care to treat obesity, to reduce new cases of type 2 diabetes and to help Medicare beneficiaries manage type 2 diabetes
• Advocate for high quality and affordable insurance, with reduced out-of-pocket costs (private payer and Medicare)
• Educate about IRS guidance on preventive care