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
• Support ongoing funding for the Special Diabetes Program and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians

Expand access to digital health

• Advocate for equitable access to connected care

Educate about the need for health insurance for people living with prediabetes and diabetes

• Advocate for high quality and affordable insurance, with reduced out-of-pocket costs (private payer and Medicare)