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respond to this discussion by supporting or expanding on the ideas identified or sharing additional perspectives on the policy described: The state of Texas has state policies in place in alignment with my advocacy priority focusing on ensuring access to healthy food options for minority patients. There are many entities that have invested into diabetes research in Texas to include in 2024, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases at the National Institutes of Health contributed $13,068,058 in diabetes-related research projects and The Division of Diabetes Translation at the CDC provided $1,283,353 in diabetes prevention and educational grants 2022 (The Burden, n.d). Living in TX food is a staple of family gatherings and tortillas are popular. The current Texas Diabetes State Plan is dependent upon the Legislature’s continued funding and support and includes the following priority areas: reducing identified health disparities for all people with diabetes and/or obesity, expanding the use of advanced diabetes technologies, and increasing access to insulin and diabetes treatments (Texas Diabetes Council, n.d.). Partnerships with the local food banks will support the vision. The usage of technology such as telehealth and apps for assessment and education.