Diabetes
Diabetes affects millions of Americans. Some people are born with diabetes, while others are diagnosed later in life. Usually, people diagnosed later in life have type-2 diabetes. Many Americans don’t even know they have diabetes, which is why educational programs about diabetes are so important.There are things you can do to help prevent diabetes, and help control it if you have been diagnosed. The resources listed below can help you learn more about the disease. If you are interested in facts related to prevalence and the burden of diabetes in the U.S., visit The Silver Book.
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Press Release2009 Task Force on Aging Research Funding
May 2009
Related topics: Aging Research Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Brain Health Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Caregiving Chronic Pain Diabetes Federal Funding Geriatric Training Health Incontinence Medical Innovation Men's Health Mental Health Osteoporosis Other Diseases of Aging Parkinson's Disease Research Stroke Vision Loss Women's Health
Urges Congress and the President to
Restore a National Commitment to Medical Research
Calls for at least a 7% increase in NIH funding for FY 2010
Over the last five years, federal funding for NIH has been stagnant and spending on medical research has declined by as much as 17%. The economic stimulus enacted by President Obama earlier this year gives NIH a substantial two-year infusion of resources, but it is only a temporary measure. Investments in medical research are especially crucial as the baby boom generation ages. If this population ages with the same risks of chronic health problems as today’s elderly, the healthcare burden in the
“We need to keep our aging population healthier, more vital, and independent longer,” said Daniel Perry, executive director of the not-for-profit
Almost 70 national organizations contributed to and endorsed the report, which is being disseminated to Members of Congress and other policy makers. Since 1988, the Task Force Report has served as a tool to assist policy makers in establishing the funding levels necessary to advance biomedical research and improve the health of the aging populations. To access a copy of this report or to learn more about the Task Force, visit www.agingresearch.org.
The 2009 Task Force Report on Aging Research Funding was made possible by an unrestricted grant from Retirement Research Foundation.
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Founded in 1986, the Alliance for Aging Research is a nonprofit, independent organization dedicated to improving the health and independence of aging Americans through public and private funding of medical research and geriatric education. The Alliance combines the interest of top scientists, public officials, business executives, and foundation leaders to promote a greater national investment in research and new technologies that will prepare our nation for the coming senior boom, and improve the quality of life for today’s older generation -
Report2009 Task Force on Aging Research Funding
May 2009
Related topics: Aging Research Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Brain Health Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Caregiving Chronic Pain Diabetes Federal Funding Geriatric Training Health Incontinence Medical Innovation Men's Health Mental Health Osteoporosis Other Diseases of Aging Parkinson's Disease Policy Research Stroke Vision Loss Women's HealthThe 2009 Task Force on Aging Research Funding--more than 65 non-partisan disease groups, patient advocates, and foundations--urges Congress and the President to restore a national commitment to medical research on behalf of America's aging population. This year's report of the Task Force calls for a at least a 7% increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health in FY 2010. It also presents data on the burden of diseases and conditions that predominately affect older Americans, highlights the emerging research the NIH is doing to decrease these burdens, and serves as a resource for policymakers working to establish the funding levels necessary to advance healthy aging. -
Science in the SpotlightTreatment Advances Help Diabetics Better Manage the Disease Yet More Research is Needed
If you don’t know someone with diabetes, chances are that you will sometime soon. Even as the prevalence of other chronic diseases slows, this serious condition is exploding as the population grows older, heavier and more sedentary.
