Federal Diabetes Activities
HRD-81-21
Published: Oct 23, 1980. Publicly Released: Dec 08, 1980.
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In 1974, after diabetics and their representatives made Congress aware of the significant diabetes-associated medical problems occuring nationwide, the National Diabetes Research and Education Act was passed. Congressional recognition of the magnitude and severity of the diabetes problem has led to increased Federal emphasis on research since the mid-1970's.
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