85R33506 JCD-D     By: Price H.R. No. 2692       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Across the nation, November 2018 is being observed   as American Diabetes Month; and          WHEREAS, More than 29 million Americans are affected with   diabetes, the nation's seventh-leading cause of death; in type 1   diabetes, the body fails to produce sufficient insulin, while in   the vastly more common type 2 diabetes, the body cannot use insulin   properly; if not controlled, both forms of the illness can cause   spikes in blood sugar that can eventually damage nerves and blood   vessels, resulting in a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, as   well as blindness, kidney disease, and other health problems; and          WHEREAS, While there is currently no cure for diabetes, by   addressing risk factors, patients can avoid or delay the   development of type 2 diabetes and the additional health   complications associated with the disease; important measures   include exercise, good nutrition, smoking cessation, blood   pressure control, lowering cholesterol, and management of blood   sugar and stress; and          WHEREAS, Medical professionals across the country are   working to improve health outcomes and save lives by helping   Americans gain greater understanding of diabetes, and the monthlong   awareness campaign in November serves as a valuable way of   educating the public about this critical disease; now, therefore,   be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize November 2018 as American Diabetes   Month and encourage all Texans to learn more about the ways to   reduce their risk factors.