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NC S371

Bill

Status

Passed

3/22/2011

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Apodaca

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Senate resolution recognizing March 22, 2011, as Diabetes Alert Day in North Carolina
  • Encourages citizens to have their blood sugar checked and work with healthcare providers on diabetes treatment or prevention plans
  • Cites that diabetes affects 25.8 million people nationally, with 7 million unaware of their condition
  • Notes that over 1.1 million North Carolinians are estimated to be pre-diabetic, diabetic, or undiagnosed as of 2008
  • Highlights that diabetes cost the State over $10.2 billion in 2010 and could exceed $12.7 billion by 2015 if current trends continue

Legislative Description

Diabetes Alert Day

Last Action

Adopted

3/22/2011

Full Bill Text

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