Bill: The Diabetes Prevention and Control Act

The Diabetes Prevention and Control Act


Section 1: Short Title 

This Act may be cited as the Diabetes Prevention and Control Act.


Section 2: Findings 

The Congress finds as follows:

(1) Diabetes is a serious disease that affects millions of people in the United States, with devastating consequences for health, quality of life, and economics.

(2) Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and a major cause of heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, and amputations.

(3) In 2018, it was estimated that 34 million individuals had diabetes in the United States, with an additional 88 million with prediabetes.

(4) Diabetes is preventable, manageable, and reversible through a combination of healthy lifestyle choices and medical care.

(5) Preventing and controlling diabetes requires a comprehensive approach that combines prevention, early detection, treatment, and education.

(6) Efforts to prevent and control diabetes will require increased investment in research, prevention programs, and effective treatments.

(7) Diabetes disproportionately affects vulnerable and underserved communities, including people of color, older adults, low-income individuals, and people living in geographically isolated or otherwise disadvantaged areas.

(8) It is in the national interest to prevent and control diabetes through a coordinated and sustained effort among federal agencies, state and local governments, health care providers, insurers, and community organizations.


Section 3: Diabetes Prevention and Control Strategy 

(a) The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with other federal agencies, states, and stakeholders, shall develop and implement a comprehensive national strategy to prevent and control diabetes.

(b) The strategy shall include the following elements:

(1) Public education and awareness campaigns to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent diabetes.

(2) Screening and early detection of prediabetes and diabetes, including targeted efforts in high-risk populations.

(3) Evidence-based interventions to prevent and treat diabetes, including lifestyle interventions, medications, and medical devices.

(4) Increased research on the causes, prevention, and treatment of diabetes.

(5) Collaborative efforts among federal agencies, states, and private partners to improve diabetes care and outcomes.

(6) Mechanisms to track and evaluate progress in preventing and controlling diabetes.

(c) The Secretary shall update the strategy at least every five years to reflect new research, best practices, and emerging challenges.


Section 4: Diabetes Prevention Programs 

(a) The Secretary shall establish a Diabetes Prevention Program to provide grants to public and private entities to implement evidence-based diabetes prevention programs.

(b) The Diabetes Prevention Program shall be modeled after the Diabetes Prevention Program established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), or other evidence-based programs that have demonstrated effectiveness in preventing diabetes.

(c) Eligible entities shall include community-based organizations, health care providers, insurers, employers, and other entities that serve high-risk populations, including people of color, older adults, low-income individuals, and people living in geographically isolated or otherwise disadvantaged areas.

(d) Grants may be used to cover the following activities:

(1) Implementation of lifestyle interventions, such as nutrition counseling, physical activity programs, and weight management programs.

(2) Screening and early detection of prediabetes and diabetes.

(3) Evaluation and reporting on program effectiveness and progress toward preventing diabetes.

(4) Regulation of food manufacturers by the FDA to reduce addictive and devastating food products.

(5) Other activities determined to be necessary or appropriate by the Secretary.

(e) The Secretary shall prioritize grants to entities that serve high-risk populations and that have a demonstrated capacity to implement successful diabetes prevention programs.

(f) The Secretary shall evaluate the effectiveness of the Diabetes Prevention Program, and shall report to Congress on the program's impact on diabetes prevention and health outcomes.


Section 5: Funding 

(a) There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act.

(b) Amounts appropriated under this Act shall remain available until expended.


Section 6: Definitions 

(a) In this Act, the term "diabetes" means diabetes mellitus, including types 1 and 2 diabetes.

(b) Other terms used in this Act shall have the meaning given to them by the Secretary, as appropriate.


Section 7: Effective Date 

This Act shall take effect on the date of its enactment.

Location: Sorrento, FL 32776, USA

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