[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 212 (Thursday, November 2, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 64619-64620]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-9062]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 212 / Thursday, November 2, 2006 / 
Presidential Documents

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                Proclamation 8077 of October 30, 2006

                
National Diabetes Month, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                National Diabetes Month is an opportunity to raise 
                awareness of risk factors, prevention, and treatment of 
                this serious disease.

                Diabetes is a chronic illness affecting nearly 21 
                million Americans of all ages and backgrounds. It can 
                cause blindness, nontraumatic amputations, kidney 
                disease, and increased risk of heart disease and 
                stroke. Though diabetes affects Americans of all racial 
                and ethnic backgrounds, certain groups are at higher 
                risk, including Hispanic, Asian/Pacific, African, and 
                Native Americans. A small percentage of people with the 
                disease suffer from Type 1 diabetes, once known as 
                juvenile diabetes. These individuals are usually 
                children or young adults whose bodies are unable to 
                make insulin. Type 2 diabetes is more common and 
                frequently occurs in individuals who have a family 
                history of the disease and in people who are obese, 
                inactive, or older. This form of diabetes stops a 
                person's body from using insulin properly. By 
                maintaining healthy eating habits and exercising daily, 
                Americans can help prevent and reduce the effects of 
                diabetes. Individuals should consult with their doctors 
                and receive a preventive screening to help detect 
                diabetes in its earliest stages.

                My Administration has demonstrated a strong commitment 
                to preventing and finding a cure for diabetes. We have 
                supported funding for diabetes education programs and 
                research initiatives, and this year the National 
                Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that more than $1 
                billion will be spent on diabetes research. The NIH and 
                the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are 
                sponsoring the National Diabetes Education Program, 
                which has helped inform millions of Americans about the 
                risk factors of diabetes and the benefits of making 
                healthy choices. By working together we can continue to 
                make significant strides in the battle to beat this 
                disease and provide a brighter future for many of our 
                citizens.

                As we observe National Diabetes Month, we recognize the 
                medical professionals, researchers, and all those whose 
                tireless efforts are making a positive difference in 
                the lives of Americans suffering from this disease. 
                This month we reaffirm our commitment to fighting 
                diabetes, and through medical advances, preventive 
                programs, and quality health care, we will help 
                diabetes patients live longer, healthier, and happier 
                lives.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim November 2006 as National 
                Diabetes Month. I call upon all Americans to learn more 
                about the risk factors and symptoms associated with 
                diabetes and to observe this month with appropriate 
                programs and activities.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirtieth day of October, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand six, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-first. 
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[FR Doc. 06-9062
Filed 11-1-06; 8:45 am]
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