Special Diabetes Program for Indians

This letter advocates for the long-term reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) by December 31, 2024, highlighting its significant impact on improving health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. It underscores the program’s bipartisan support, financial benefits, and measurable success in reducing diabetes-related complications, such as a 54% decline in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) rates, saving lives and federal healthcare costs.