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SDP Benefits

The Special Diabetes Program (SDP) has demonstrated tangible progress in the fight to better treat and eventually cure and prevent type 1 diabetes (T1D) and is one government program that works for patients, researchers, the private sector and taxpayers.  Continuing to invest in the SDP now will not only save and improve lives; it will result in significant cost savings down the road.

  • Prevention/Cure

    SDP Research – The Path to Prevention and a Cure

    SDP directly advances the fight to cure, treat and prevent T1D.
    Due to the SDP, scientists are making rapid strides in understanding the multiple causes of T1D, opening up exciting new avenues to cure, treat and prevent T1D.

  • Improving Lives

    SDP improves the lives of millions diagnosed with diabetes

    The SDP has led to new insights and therapies that have improved the lives of people with diabetes.
    Sustaining a commitment to SDP will be measured in saved and improved lives for 26 million people living with diabetes.

  • Innovation

    SDP leads to innovative, life-changing therapies.

    The artificial pancreas will help diabetes patients better manage blood sugar levels.
    SDP funded research has accelerated the development of artificial pancreas systems which will help diabetes patients better manage blood sugar levels and reduce complications.

  • Cost Savings

    SDP will help reduce staggering cost of diabetes

    Making an investment in the SDP now will result in significant cost savings down the road.
    Sustaining a commitment to SDP will be measured in reduced health care costs in the private sector and government entitlement programs.