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From Community Concerns to Policy Engagement At the AADA Colorado Chapter, advocacy extends our care for the community. We listen to families, highlight barriers to care, and support policies that expand access and advance health equity. Supporting Kidney Screening Access Our Founder & CEO, Dr. Tracye Osler, submitted a letter supporting Colorado HB26-1019, Kidney Screening Mandatory Preventive Coverage. The bill is now law—a milestone we celebrate alongside the advocates and

On October 2, 2026, Dr. Anthony and Dr. Tracye Osler crossed the graduation stage, celebrating their Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees—and discovering a meaningful connection beyond nursing. Both live with diabetes and share a commitment to healthier communities. Dr. Anthony has lived with type 1 diabetes since age 12. He manages his blood sugar with insulin and does not use an insulin pump. His personal wellness routine includes daily physical activity and meals with protei

AADA Colorado recognizes that effective diabetes education begins with understanding the person, family, culture, community, and lived experience—not simply the diagnosis. We approach every community interaction with dignity, respect, cultural humility, and an understanding that health decisions are influenced by family traditions, food practices, finances, work schedules, faith, access to care, previous healthcare experiences, trust, and the realities of everyday life. Our r