# Plain Language Summary: American Diabetes Month Resolution

This is a symbolic resolution that expresses support for American Diabetes Month in November. It doesn't create any new laws or programs, but rather serves as an official statement from the House of Representatives acknowledging the serious impact of diabetes on Americans and calling attention to prevention and awareness efforts.

The resolution highlights some sobering facts about diabetes in the United States: roughly 34 million Americans currently have diabetes, and another 88 million have prediabetes (a condition that often leads to diabetes). The resolution points out that diabetes disproportionately affects Hispanic Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans. It also notes that diabetes is expensive—the country spent about $237 billion on direct medical costs for diabetes in 2017, and one out of every four health care dollars spent goes toward caring for people with diabetes. The resolution emphasizes that while there's currently no cure for diabetes, the disease can be managed effectively with proper treatment, and type 2 diabetes can often be prevented or delayed.

What this resolution actually does is encourage awareness and education about diabetes prevention and treatment. It recognizes important risk factors people should know about—like being over 45, being overweight, having high blood pressure, or having a family history of diabetes. The resolution also calls for addressing systemic barriers that make certain communities more vulnerable to diabetes and limit their access to healthcare resources. Since this is a non-binding resolution rather than legislation, it won't directly change any policies or provide funding, but it does signal that Congress views diabetes as a serious public health issue worthy of national attention and action.

Supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.

DeGette, Diana

 <p>This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month and decreasing the prevalence of diabetes in the United States through increased research, treatment, and prevention.</p>