American Academy of Family Physicians
“The social and economic costs of diabetes are staggering to American patients, families, and humanity as a whole. A National Diabetes Coordinator will help ensure coordination of diabetes research, education and outreach efforts across the spectrum of federal agencies.”
Ted Epperly, MD
President, AAFP

American Association of Diabetes Educators
“We believe that the creation of a National Diabetes Coordinator is an important step toward aligning the federal programs and resources necessary to improve the quality of life for the more than 20 million Americans with diabetes.”
Marcia Draheim, RN
President, AADE

American Diabetes Association
“The ADA strongly supports federal funding for diabetes prevention, early treatment and research, and recognizes that coordinating the activities of all federal agencies charged with diabetes-related responsibilities must be a priority if efforts to stem the tide of diabetes in the United States are to be effective. We believe that designating a National Diabetes Coordinator is an important step toward maximizing our existing resources to improve diabetes prevention and care in this country.”
Larry Hausner
Chief Executive Officer, ADA

American Medical ID
“American Medical ID supports establishment of the office of National Diabetes Coordinator. It would represent an important step toward confirming our commitment to fight the already unacceptable rate of growth in diabetes cases. The sheer numbers of the newly diagnosed dictate the need for greater leadership and coordination as we attempt to respond, as a nation, to what is becoming a national health care crisis.”
Rick Russell
President & CEO, American Medical ID

American Optometric Association
“Our hope is that the creation of a National Diabetes Coordinator will provide the leadership necessary to promote and encourage early diagnosis and treatment, and efficiently and effectively reduce the incidence, progression and impact of diabetes – ultimately saving lives, America’s vision and taxpayer resources.”
Peter H. Kehoe, O.D.
President, AOA

dLife
“dLife believes instituting a National Diabetes Coordinator will have a tremendous positive impact toward fixing America's broken health care system. The system is failing people with diabetes as they are left to struggle in lonely desperation for solutions to managing this very challenging condition. We must have a national leader who can facilitate and empower a movement towards optimal diabetes self management as diabetes effects virtually every American directly or indirectly.”
Howard Steinberg
Founder and CEO, dLife

National Association of School Nurses
“School nurses are working with increasing numbers of obese school-aged children who are at risk of developing diabetes. The lifelong implications for children, their families, communities and our nation are enormous. A National Diabetes Coordinator would facilitate the coordination of diabetes research, education and outreach efforts, which is necessary for the creation of a positive impact on our children’s future.”

Rock For Diabetes
“Rock for Diabetes is proud to support the efforts in the creation of a National Diabetes Coordinator. We believe that a person to quarterback the efforts to gain control of the diabetes epidemic is a great step in the right direction.”
Brian Medek
Director & Founder, Rock for Diabetes