SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill creates a national campaign to help people and doctors recognize the early signs of Type 1 diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would lead the effort to make sure more people get screened before they get dangerously sick.
• The government would create ads for social media, TV, and radio to teach the public about warning signs. They would also provide training materials to schools, doctors, and community health centers so they can spot the disease sooner in children and adults.
• The program focuses on reaching communities where Type 1 diabetes cases are rising the fastest. It requires materials to be written in different languages and designed to respect different cultures so everyone gets the health information they need.
• The plan sets aside $5 million every year from 2027 to 2031. This money would go toward grants for local health departments and nonprofit groups to help them run screening events and education programs in their own neighborhoods.

Impact Analysis

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