Advocacy for Type 1 Diabetes:

Living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) presents unique challenges every day—challenges that deserve attention, support, and action. Advocacy is at the heart of driving progress, ensuring that the voices of those affected by T1D are heard, their needs are met, and that policy changes pave the way for better care, better treatments, and, ultimately, a quality of life.

Why Advocacy Matters for Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease that impacts millions of people worldwide, yet it remains widely misunderstood. The T1D community faces many challenges, including:

• Access to affordable care: Access to affordable insulin and diabetes supplies, which can be a significant financial burden.
• Raising Awareness: Awareness and education about the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes is often confused with Type 2 Diabetes, so people with T1D receive the understanding and support they deserve.
• Supporting Research and Innovation: While there have been significant advancements in diabetes technology, there is still no cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Advocating for increased funding for research and clinical trials is vital to driving progress toward better treatments and ultimately finding a cure.
• Improving Mental Health Support: Mental health support for individuals and families affected by Type 1 Diabetes, which is often overlooked. Advocacy helps shine a light on the need for mental health resources, education, and community support for both individuals and families living with the disease.

Advocacy helps ensure that these issues are prioritized in both healthcare policy and public discourse.

How You Can Get Involved

Advocacy starts with action, and every voice matters. Here are a few ways you can join the movement to advocate for those living with Type 1 Diabetes: 1. Raise Awareness Share your personal journey with Type 1 Diabetes. Whether through social media, public speaking, or simply starting a conversation with friends and family, raising awareness can lead to better understanding and stronger support for the T1D community.

2. Support Research Fundraising for Type 1 Diabetes research is essential. Advocate for increased funding for Type 1 Diabetes research, including funding for clinical trials, new treatments. Get involved with organizations like the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) and T1D Exchange, which are dedicated to funding cutting-edge research and driving innovation in diabetes care.

3. Engage with Policymakers Call or write to your local, state, and federal representatives to let them know about the challenges faced by the T1D community. Advocate for policies that improve access to affordable insulin, reduce healthcare costs, and support scientific advancements in diabetes care.

4. Support Families Affected by T1D Type 1 Diabetes doesn’t just affect individuals—it impacts families and loved ones, too. Help create a network of support by educating others, offering emotional support, and advocating for better resources for families managing T1D.

Our Commitment to Advocacy

At BADAS Paediatric Diabetes Care & Research Center, we are dedicated and deeply committed to advocating for the T1D community in every way we can. We work alongside policymakers, healthcare professionals, and other organizations to push for the changes that will improve the quality of life for everyone living with Type 1 Diabetes. We believe that by coming together, we can make a difference and help drive the advancements that will lead to a better future for those affected by Type 1 Diabetes.

Get Involved Today!

Join us in the fight for better care, better treatments, and a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Take action today by supporting advocacy efforts, donating to research, or sharing your story. Every effort, big or small, brings us closer to a world where no one has to live with the daily challenges of Type 1 Diabetes.