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GA SR1024
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/22/2016
Primary Sponsor
Renee Unterman
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AI Summary
- Recognizes February 23, 2016, as Type 1 Diabetes Day at the Georgia state capitol
- Commends the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), Dexcom, Medtronic, and Omnipod for their contributions to improving quality of life for those living with Type 1 Diabetes in Georgia and across the United States
- Notes that more than 3 million children and adults nationwide live with Type 1 Diabetes, including 8,000 children in Georgia, with approximately 500 Georgia children diagnosed annually
- Highlights the need for research into prevention, new devices and therapies for blood-glucose control, and restoration of insulin-producing capability, including the development of a closed loop artificial pancreas
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Della H. Stoner, organizer of Type 1 Diabetes Day at the state capitol
Legislative Description
Type 1 Diabetes Day; recognize February 23
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/22/2016
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