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This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to create a new grant program aimed at supporting diabetes treatment in medically underserved urban and rural communities. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would be authorized to provide grants to eligible providers, which include public and nonprofit healthcare organizations, community-based organizations, rural health clinics, Federally qualified health centers, and local or tribal health departments. Grant recipients would be required to provide comprehensive diabetes-related services, including routine patient care, public education on diabetes prevention, eye and foot care, kidney disease treatment, and other diabetes-related complications. These services must be culturally appropriate and provided in languages most suitable for the target population. The providers must also conduct public outreach about their services. The bill ensures an equitable geographic distribution of funds, balancing support between urban and rural areas. The legislation would authorize necessary appropriations for fiscal years 2026 through 2031, with the goal of improving diabetes treatment and management in communities that currently lack adequate healthcare resources.

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