Federal Spending

NCDP commissioned Mathematic Policy Research, Inc. to identify the range and kinds of federal programs, authority and funding that may influence the incidence, prevalence, treatment and progression of diabetes. Results showed that there is a lack of effective, coordinated federal leadership and spending in diabetes prevention, treatment and care.

Federal Spending News & Press

• Americans Who Don't Know They Have Diabetes Incur $18 Billion in Health Expenses Each Year (Press Release) -- 5/12/2009
• Study of Federal Spending on Diabetes Shows Need for Prevention, Coordination (BNA) (Article) -- 6/29/2007
• U.S. Spends $80 Billion Fighting Diabetes: 1 of Every 8 Federal Health Care Dollars (Senior Journal) (Article) -- 6/23/2007
• Study of Federal Spending on Diabetes: An Opportunity for Change (Report) -- 6/19/2007
• Diabetes Takes Up 12 Percent of U.S. Health Budget (Bloomberg) (Article) -- 6/19/2007
• Study finds staggering cost of treating diabetics (Reuters) (Article) -- 6/19/2007
• Diabetes Study Shows Need for Greater Coordination, Focus on Prevention (CQ HealthBeat News) (Article) -- 6/19/2007
• Maria Menounos Gets Emotional Over Dad's Disease (People.com) (Article) -- 6/19/2007
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