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PA HR257

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

11/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Justin Fleming

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates November 2025 as "Diabetes Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania
  • More than 38 million Americans and over 1 million adult Pennsylvanians have been diagnosed with diabetes
  • Estimated annual medical costs for diagnosed diabetes in Pennsylvania was $9.3 billion (2017), with an additional $3.5 billion in worker productivity impacts
  • One in three adults in Pennsylvania has diabetes or is at high risk for prediabetes
  • Encourages all Pennsylvania residents to recognize the month and participate in efforts to combat the disease

Legislative Description

Designating the month of November 2025 as "Diabetes Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Last Action

Adopted (198-4)

11/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Health6/16/2025

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