A Resolution designating the month of November 2025 as "Diabetes Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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Overview
This resolution designates November 2025 as "Diabetes Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It highlights the serious nature of diabetes, its prevalence in the state and across the United States, and the significant health and financial burdens it places on individuals and the healthcare system. The resolution encourages residents to participate in raising awareness about this disease and supporting efforts to combat it.
Key provisions
- Designates November 2025 as "Diabetes Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes the high prevalence of diabetes in Pennsylvania (over 1 million adults diagnosed).
- Acknowledges the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes among a significant portion of the population.
- Highlights the increasing rates of diabetes, particularly among certain demographic groups.
- Notes the substantial financial costs associated with diabetes, including medical expenses and lost productivity.
Who is affected
- Adults in Pennsylvania
- Individuals with diabetes
- Individuals at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and Asian individuals
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- None explicitly stated in the text.
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