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This resolution declares November 2025 as Diabetes Awareness Month in Michigan, highlighting the significant impact of diabetes in the state and nationwide. The resolution notes that approximately 923,000 Michigan residents are affected by Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, with 51,000 new diagnoses annually, and provides context about the disease's prevalence, particularly among children and adolescents. It details the warning signs of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, emphasizing how symptoms can be easily mistaken for other conditions, and points out the growing concern of childhood obesity contributing to increased Type 2 diabetes diagnoses. The resolution also underscores the substantial economic burden, with Michigan experiencing an estimated $10.8 billion in direct medical costs in 2022, and acknowledges that while there is no cure, diabetes can be managed through diet, exercise, insulin therapy, and other medications. By officially recognizing Diabetes Awareness Month, the resolution aims to raise public understanding of this serious health condition and its impact on Michigan residents.

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0203