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HR 203

A resolution to declare November 2025 as Diabetes Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kelly Breen and 12 co-sponsors

Declares November 2025 in Michigan as Diabetes Awareness Month to raise public awareness and education for ~923,000 residents with or at risk, with no funding or new laws.

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Bill Summary · HR 203

Summary — House Resolution 203 (Michigan): Declare November 2025 as Diabetes Awareness Month

Status: Adopted

Introduced: January 3, 2025
Primary sponsor: Rep. Greg VanWoerkom (Rep. VanWoerkom listed as introducer in resolution text)
Other sponsors/cosponsors: multiple (see legislative record)

Purpose

HR 203 is a non‑binding House resolution declaring November 2025 as "Diabetes Awareness Month" in the State of Michigan. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about diabetes, recognize the disease’s prevalence and cost, and highlight the importance of early recognition, prevention, and management.

Key provisions

  • Officially declares November 2025 as Diabetes Awareness Month in Michigan.
  • Summarizes and highlights facts about diabetes used to justify the observance, including prevalence, typical warning signs, the economic burden, and management options.
  • Directs no funding, program mandates, or regulatory changes — it is a ceremonial/awareness resolution.

Facts and findings cited in the resolution

  • Approximately 923,000 adults and children in Michigan are affected by Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
  • About 51,000 people are newly diagnosed with diabetes in Michigan each year.
  • In the U.S. in 2021, roughly 352,000 children and adolescents under age 20 had diagnosed diabetes.
  • Estimated 2022 direct medical cost of diabetes in Michigan: $10.8 billion.
  • Typical Type 1 warning signs listed: excessive thirst, frequent urination, rapid weight loss, stomach pain, nausea/vomiting, fatigue, weakness (may be mistaken for flu, strep, growth spurts, or UTIs).
  • Typical Type 2 warning signs listed: increased thirst, frequent urination, increased appetite, weight loss, fatigue, and dark patches of skin.
  • Notes there is no cure for Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, but the conditions can be managed through diet, exercise, insulin therapy, and other medications.

Who is affected

  • Directly: Michigan residents living with diabetes (estimated ~923,000) and those at risk.
  • Indirectly: health care providers, public health organizations, schools, employers, and community groups that may use the awareness month to promote screening, education, and support services.
  • No legal or fiscal obligations are created for individuals, agencies, or the state.

Procedural/history highlights

  • Introduced in the Michigan House (House Resolution No. 203) — Rep. VanWoerkom listed as sponsor.
  • Legislative record shows the resolution was considered and adopted (the record includes actions such as rules suspension, adoption, enrollment, and presentation to the Secretary of State). Final listed status: adopted.
  • Because it is a resolution (ceremonial), no implementing legislation or appropriations are required.

Likely impact

  • Raises visibility of diabetes and its public‑health and economic impacts in Michigan.
  • May prompt public awareness campaigns, educational events, screening drives, and coordination among health providers and community organizations during November 2025.
  • Does not change law, create programs, or commit state funds; impact depends on uptake by public agencies, nonprofits, and local partners.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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