Today is the presidential primary day for many states in the US. And my good friend Manny has issued a challenge to the presidential candidates. Are they prepared to make funding for research and treatment of diabetes a National Priority.
This may not seem too important if you don’t have diabetes. But remember that a recent study(PDF) showed that in 2007 the US spent over $174 billion dealing with diabets.
How much is that? More than was spent in Iraq supporting the military and dealing with situation there. Or about $580 for every person in the US, that’s $2,320 for a family of four. For one year’s treatment.
If you’d like to make your opinion heard on this, please complete the Diatribe survey about diabetes and its importance.
Oh, and do please vote in the primaries. It’s important to make your opinion count.
February 5, 2008 at 8:02 pm |
I didn’t vote today – but I did last week!
My candidate did not win in my state
February 5, 2008 at 9:42 pm |
<-- Voted!
February 5, 2008 at 10:45 pm |
We’re having a primary, but it doesn’t count…
February 5, 2008 at 11:42 pm |
I voted this morning! I agree that every vote counts and is important.