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MO SCR11
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/17/2011
Primary Sponsor
Robin Wright-Jones
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AI Summary
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Recognizes the third week of June each year as Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) Week in Missouri
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Identifies DPN as a serious condition resulting from nerve damage due to prolonged high blood glucose levels, affecting more than half of all diabetics primarily in the feet and legs
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Notes that DPN is the leading cause of amputations, with 40 to 60 percent of lower extremity amputations resulting from severe DPN
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Encourages Missouri citizens to observe DPN Week by raising public awareness about symptoms and treatment of the condition
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Directs the Secretary of the Missouri Senate to send copies to the Governor for approval or rejection pursuant to the Missouri Constitution
Legislative Description
Asks the Governor to recognize every third week in June as Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Week
Last Action
Signed by Governor
6/17/2011