Forum on Diabetes Policy for NYC: Comprehensive Approaches to Prevention and Management

Sessions, co-sponsored by the Public Health Association of New York City (PHANYC) and the City University of New York (CUNY), aim to explore the impact of diabetes on New York City and the U.S. as well as policy opportunities and obstacles for addressing the current epidemic. The first session discusses (1) populations affected by diabetes; (2) diabetes and disparities in health; and (3) the cost of diabetes in NYC.  The second session discusses (1) policy opportunities and obstacles in a moderated format and (2) how to develop a comprehensive policy to prevent and manage diabetes in NYC.