MI HR0203

Declares November 2025 as Diabetes Awareness Month in Michigan

Approximately 923,000 adults and children in Michigan have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, with about 51,000 new diagnoses each year in the state

The 2022 direct medical cost of diabetes in Michigan was estimated at $10.8 billion

Highlights warning signs of Type 1 diabetes (excessive thirst, frequent urination, rapid weight loss, fatigue) and Type 2 diabetes (increased thirst, frequent urination, dark patches of skin)

Notes there is no cure for either type of diabetes, but the conditions may be managed through diet, exercise, insulin therapy, or other medications