[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 213 (Monday, November 3, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 65493-65494]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-26355]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 8314 of October 30, 2008

                
National Diabetes Month, 2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Many Americans, of all ages and backgrounds, are 
                affected by diabetes. National Diabetes Month is an 
                opportunity to inform individuals about the risk 
                factors, prevention, and treatment of this serious 
                disease.

                Diabetes is a debilitating disease that results from 
                the body's inability to produce or use insulin 
                effectively. Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile 
                diabetes, usually affects children and young adults who 
                are dependant on medication for their lack of insulin. 
                The most common form of diabetes is Type 2 diabetes. 
                Family history and lifestyle risk factors contribute to 
                the possibility of developing Type 2 diabetes. Regular 
                physical activity, healthy eating habits, and 
                consultation with a doctor can help prevent and reduce 
                the effects of this disease.

                My Administration is committed to preventing diabetes 
                and finding a cure for this disease. We have provided 
                substantial funding for diabetes education programs and 
                research initiatives. Through the Department of Health 
                and Human Services and other organizations, the 
                National Diabetes Education Program is helping increase 
                awareness among Americans about the risk factors of 
                diabetes and the benefits of making healthy choices. 
                Our Nation must continue to support initiatives that 
                will help turn today's research opportunities into 
                tomorrow's medical success stories.

                During National Diabetes Month, we celebrate the 
                medical professionals, researchers, and all those whose 
                time, talents, and energy support the fight against 
                diabetes. Through these efforts and enhanced public 
                awareness of this serious disease, we will work to 
                continue to bring the hope of a healthier future to 
                more Americans.

                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 2008 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 eight, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. E8-26355
Filed 10-31-08; 11:15 am]
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