State Advocacy Forum The U.S. Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition (DPAC) has hosted 12 state advocacy forums over the past year. These are virtual events designed to educate advocates on the structure of state government, provide an overview of key topics impacting people with diabetes and share tips on how to be an effective advocate. The 60 minute forums begin with a report card of issues in that state then moves to a brief moderated panel with legislators to hear what they are working on and closes with a review of key issues and training on how to advocate. DPAC have grown their advocate database by over 25 percent through these sessions which are simulcast on Facebook Live.
Advocacy Action: Is there a government body in your area with responsibility for one or more aspects of health policy that could organise such an event? Would you have the resources to set up a similar event within your local area? Could your National Diabetes Association be able to help you or run one with your participation? Could you involve other elected representatives in such an event?
