Time’s Up on NJ’s Diabetes Crisis: New Campaign Demands Federal Action Diabetes Foundation Activates Petition to Mobilize Residents and Secure Lifesaving Funding
Mahwah, NJ – May 12, 2025 – With diabetes rates continuing to climb across New Jersey, a new advocacy initiative has launched to deliver a clear message to lawmakers: Time’s up on inaction. The Diabetes Foundation is calling on New Jerseyans to FIGHT FOR FUNDING by signing a statewide petition urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to maintain — and expand — critical federal funding for diabetes prevention, management, and treatment. Launched as both a news-forward advocacy...
READ MOREDiabetes Foundation’s Executive Director Fights for Funding and a Healthier New Jersey
On March 25th, Ginine Cilenti, Executive Director of the Diabetes Foundation, testified before the 2025 Assembly and State Budget Committee on behalf of millions of New Jersey residents impacted by diabetes. Her message was clear — the time to act is now. “Over 4 million people — half of our state’s population — are living with diabetes or prediabetes,” Cilenti shared. “And the burden is only expanding.” Alarming projections show that Type 1 diabetes (T1D) will increase by 70% by...
READ MOREDiabetes Foundation Marks 35 Years with ‘Access for All,’ Seeking Support to Raise $350K for Critical Statewide Care
Mahwah, NJ – March 20, 2025 – The Diabetes Foundation proudly announces its 35th Anniversary Grassroots Program, “Access for All: 35 Years of Free, Statewide Diabetes Care,” a bold initiative to expand access to vital diabetes education, screening, and advocacy across New Jersey. The Foundation aims to raise $350,000 to expand access to care by supporting the growth of its community A1C screening and education programs, as well as initiatives that equip New Jersey residents and health professionals with essential...
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