CA SCR156

Designates November 2018 as Diabetes Awareness Month in California

Encourages individuals to seek diabetes screening to understand their risk and pursue early treatment if necessary

Emphasizes need for additional prevention efforts in communities disproportionately affected by diabetes, including Hispanic, African American, Asian American, and Native American populations

Highlights that type 2 diabetes affects over 4 million Californians and causes approximately 8,000 deaths annually in the state, with total treatment costs around $39.5 billion per year

Notes that 13 million Californians (46% of adult population) have prediabetes and that early diagnosis and treatment can improve health outcomes and reduce complications