OK HR1048

Proclaims Wednesday, April 2, 2014, as "Type 1 Diabetes Awareness Day" at the Oklahoma State Capitol

Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease where the pancreas stops producing insulin; there is no known cause, cure, or way to prevent it

Approximately 3 million Americans have T1D, with over 30,000 new diagnoses annually (about 80 people per day), and T1D costs $14.9 billion in U.S. healthcare expenses yearly

T1D can strike at any age, develops suddenly, requires constant insulin management through injections or pumps, and carries risk of serious complications including blindness, stroke, heart attack, and kidney failure

Resolution supports the work of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in researching ways to lessen the disease's impact and find a cure