12 2 STA T .538 1 PROCL A M AT I O N 831 4— OCT. 3 0, 2008 Proclam a ti o n8314 o fO cto be r3 0,2 008 Nation a lD ia be te sM ont h,20 0 8BythePr e sid e n t of the U nited S t a tes of Am eri c a A Proc l amation ManyAmeric an s,of a l la g es an db ac k gro u nds, are affec t ed by diabetes .N ational D iabetes Mont h isano p portunity to inform indi v iduals 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. T ype 1 diabetes, once kno w nas j uvenile 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. F amily history and lifestyle risk factors contribute to the possibility of developing Type 2 diabetes. R eg - ular 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. W e have provided substantial funding for diabe- tes education programs and research initiatives. Through the Depart- ment of H ealth and Human S ervices and other organi z ations, the Na- tional Diabetes E ducation P rogram is helping increase awareness among Americans about the risk factors of diabetes and the benefits of making healthy choices. O ur Nation must continue to support initia- tives that will help turn today’s research opportunities into tomorrow’s medical success stories. During National Diabetes Month, we celebrate the medical profes- sionals, researchers, and all those whose time, talents, and energy sup- port 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 , G EORGE W. BU SH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the C on- stitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2 0 0 8 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. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of October, in the year of our L ord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third. GEORGE W. BUSH
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