National Campaign to Boost Type 1 Diabetes Screening and Early Detection Awareness.
This law mandates and funds a national public awareness campaign focused on increasing knowledge among citizens and healthcare providers about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) detection, symptoms, and screening. The goal is to facilitate earlier diagnosis and better management by providing culturally appropriate educational materials and public service announcements. The legislation also authorizes grants for local health departments to expand screening access in their communities.
Key points
$5 million annually (FY 2025-2029) is authorized for a national campaign promoting T1D screening and early symptom recognition.
The campaign requires the creation of culturally and linguistically appropriate educational resources for high-risk communities.
Grants will be provided to State, local, and Tribal health departments to increase local access to T1D screening services.
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