AZ HCR2065

Proclaims April 6, 2010 as Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Action Awareness Day in Arizona in conjunction with National Foot Health Awareness Month.

Notes that more than half of all diabetics suffer from diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), which causes pain, numbness, tingling and burning sensations, primarily in the feet.

States that DPN is the leading cause of amputations, with 40-60 percent of lower extremity amputations resulting from DPN, and that comprehensive foot care programs can reduce amputation rates by 45-85 percent.

Highlights that African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, and Native Americans have significantly higher rates of diabetes and diabetes-related amputations compared to non-Hispanic whites.

Recognizes the Arizona Diabetes Coalition's efforts to educate the public about DPN symptoms, preventive practices, and medical research toward improved diagnosis and treatment methods.