The Special Diabetes Program (SDP) — a Federal program that invests $160 million annually in type 1 diabetes (T1D) research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) — is set to expire on September 30. Earlier this summer at Breakthrough T1D 2025 Children’s Congress, Delegates ages 4 –17 who live with T1D shared their stories with Members of Congress and made the case for its renewal. Their message was urgent and clear: research progress must continue. Now it’s up to all of us. Contact your U.S