People with diabetes often require care from a range of specialists, such as nephrologists, podiatrists, and ophthalmologists, as well as endocrinologists and primary care physicians who are skilled in managing diabetes.
The society supports programs such as the one announced by HHS Secretary Burwell, along with evidence-based community and employer-sponsored care, and incentives to providers to integrate diabetes care in practice.
The society is also calling for additional federally funded research, faster medication approvals from the Food and Drug Administration, and incorporation of the drugs into CMS beneficiary packages.
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