The Diabetes Foundation, Inc., Paramus, New Jersey, established on August 17, 1990, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the care and quality of life for children and adults living day to day with diabetes in the New Jersey/New York Metropolitan area. Through the efforts of staff and volunteers, the Diabetes Foundation, Inc. focuses its efforts on:
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: The DFI provides diabetes medications and supplies to uninsured, low-income diabetics, assuring that they are able to care for their diabetes while they secure more long-term aid from other sources. Bridging this gap and allowing the patient to be compliant with their medications helps avoid many of the complications associated with the disease and will reduce visits to the emergency rooms and hospital stays, therefore, reducing healthcare costs. The DFI is the only agency in New Jersey providing this short –term medical assistance to diabetics in need.
