# What This Bill Does

This bill extends a federal funding program that helps people with Type 1 diabetes get better care and support. Right now, the government has been providing special funding through health centers to help manage Type 1 diabetes, but that funding was set to expire in 2023. This bill simply pushes back the expiration date to 2028, giving the program five more years of guaranteed money.

# Who This Affects

If you have Type 1 diabetes or know someone who does, this matters. The Special Diabetes Program provides resources to community health centers and other healthcare providers to offer better diabetes management services, education, and support. These programs help people learn how to manage their condition, access affordable care, and get the supplies and medications they need. Without this extension, many of these services could have been cut or eliminated.

# Why It Matters

Type 1 diabetes is a serious condition that requires ongoing medical attention and management. By extending this funding, the bill ensures that people with Type 1 diabetes can continue accessing specialized care and support services through 2028. This is particularly important for people who rely on community health centers or who might not have good insurance coverage otherwise. The extension gives healthcare providers the certainty they need to keep these programs running without worrying about sudden funding cuts.

Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2023

DeGette, Diana

Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2023 This bill extends funding through FY2028 for a program carried out by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases that supports research on the prevention and cure of type 1 diabetes.