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This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to proclaim March 24, 2020, as Diabetes Alert Day in New York to raise diabetes awareness.
Why it matters
Highlights the growing diabetes crisis in New York. , pointing out that diagnosed cases have more than doubled in recent decades and that the disease is now considered an epidemic, straining the state’s health system and economy.
Draws attention to under-reporting of diabetes as a cause of death. , noting that official statistics may underestimate the true impact of the disease on mortality and public health due to incomplete documentation.
Emphasizes the financial burden of diabetes. , citing the $12 billion annual cost to New York from both direct healthcare expenses and lost productivity, which affects individuals, families, insurers, and public programs like Medicaid.
Aims to spur greater public awareness and coordinated action. , underlining the need for increased efforts at all levels—local, state, and national—to address prevention, education, early diagnosis, and improved care for those living with diabetes.
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Declare Diabetes Alert Day
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Senate Resolution No. 2386 BY: Senator RIVERA MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
March 24, 2020, as Diabetes Alert Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize official days that are set aside to increase awareness of serious health issues that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim Tuesday, March 24,
2020, as Diabetes Alert Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Diabetes Alert Day; and WHEREAS, Diabetes is a metabolic disease in which the body's inability to produce any or enough insulin causes elevated levels of… Show allHide
2020, as Diabetes Alert Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Diabetes Alert Day; and WHEREAS, Diabetes is a metabolic disease in which the body's inability to produce any or enough insulin causes elevated levels of glucose in the blood; nearly 3.3 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes, with 1.4 million Americans diagnosed each year; and WHEREAS, The New York State Department of Health describes the prevalence of diabetes as "arguably our biggest looming health challenge"; the prevalence of diagnosed diabetes in New York State has increased steadily in the past two decades, from 4.6 % in 1996 to over
10% in 2013; and WHEREAS, In December of 2012, the Department of Health reported that diabetes had reached epidemic proportions in New York State; the overall annual cost of diabetes in New York, attributable to both direct medical costs and lost… Show allHide
10% in 2013; and WHEREAS, In December of 2012, the Department of Health reported that diabetes had reached epidemic proportions in New York State; the overall annual cost of diabetes in New York, attributable to both direct medical costs and lost productivity, is $12 billion for all payers, including Medicaid; and WHEREAS, The New York State Department of Health recorded 4,035 diabetes deaths in New York in 2013, however, the Centers for Disease Control indicates that diabetes generally may be under-reported as a cause of death because, nationwide, only about 35 to 40 percent of people with diabetes who died from 2000 through 2002 had diabetes listed anywhere on the death certificate; and WHEREAS, Diabetes is the primary cause of death for 83,564 Americans each year, and contributes to the death of 234,051 Americans annually; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater public awareness of this serious health issue, and more must be done to increase activity at the local, state and national levels to improve health and healthcare outcomes for those affected by diabetes; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 24, 2020, as Diabetes Alert Day in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.
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