PA SR191

Recognizes November 14, 2025, as "World Diabetes Day" in Pennsylvania, coinciding with the birthday of Frederick Banting, co-discoverer of insulin in 1921

Approximately 38.4 million Americans (11.6% of the population) live with diabetes, with nearly 23% (8.7 million) undiagnosed; in Pennsylvania, 11.1% have diagnosed diabetes with an additional 3% undiagnosed

Diabetes contributed to approximately 95,000 deaths nationwide and 4,124 deaths in Pennsylvania, ranking among the seven leading causes of health-related deaths in the Commonwealth

Total annual cost of diabetes in the United States reached nearly $413 billion as of 2022, including $307 billion in direct costs and $106 billion in indirect costs

Encourages Pennsylvania residents to raise awareness about diabetes and the need for education and services for affected individuals