Dear Friend,
Each year, nearly 1.4 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes is an increasingly serious problem in the United States, costing Americans $245 billion a year. By combining early detection and treatment programs with education aimed at better prevention techniques, we can begin to reduce the potentially devastating effects of this disease.
Last week, the House of Representatives worked in a bipartisan manner to pass the National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission Act (H.R.1192), which I was proud to lead. This bill would focus on improving diabetes care delivery, enhancing patient outcomes, and streamlining federal funding intended for diabetes research. It would also help prevent diabetes in those at risk, and deliver high-quality care to help those that have it live healthier lives.
Too many Iowans have been affected by diabetes, in fact in 2014, 8.3 percent of adults in Iowa had been diagnosed with diabetes. So, I stand committed to helping ensure those diagnosed with the disease receive the quality care they deserve and reducing the number of folks diagnosed each year. I am confident that together, we can beat this national epidemic.
Sincerely,
Dave Loebsack
Iowa's Second District
