H.R. No. 2692
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Across the nation, November 2018 is being observed
as American Diabetes Month; and
WHEREAS, More than 29 million Americans are affected with
diabetes, the nation's seventh-leading cause of death; in type 1
diabetes, the body fails to produce sufficient insulin, while in
the vastly more common type 2 diabetes, the body cannot use insulin
properly; if not controlled, both forms of the illness can cause
spikes in blood sugar that can eventually damage nerves and blood
vessels, resulting in a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, as
well as blindness, kidney disease, and other health problems; and
WHEREAS, While there is currently no cure for diabetes, by
addressing risk factors, patients can avoid or delay the
development of type 2 diabetes and the additional health
complications associated with the disease; important measures
include exercise, good nutrition, smoking cessation, blood
pressure control, lowering cholesterol, and management of blood
sugar and stress; and
WHEREAS, Medical professionals across the country are
working to improve health outcomes and save lives by helping
Americans gain greater understanding of diabetes, and the monthlong
awareness campaign in November serves as a valuable way of
educating the public about this critical disease; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize November 2018 as American Diabetes
Month and encourage all Texans to learn more about the ways to
reduce their risk factors.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2692 was adopted by the House on May
29
, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House