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House adopts Fleming resolution recognizing ‘Diabetes Awareness Month in Pennsylvania’

Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus    November 18, 2025 | 2:24 PM

HARRISBURG, Nov. 18 – The state House of Representatives on Tuesday adopted a resolution sponsored by state Reps. Justin Fleming, D-Dauphin, and Natalie Mihalek, R-Allegheny/Washington, commemorating November 2025 as “Diabetes Awareness Month in Pennsylvania.”

Diabetes is a leading cause of death in Pennsylvania and the costliest chronic condition in the U.S. Individuals with this disease face serious health risks, including kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes and even lower-limb amputations.

In Pennsylvania, more than 1.1 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes. Total direct medical expenses across the state are estimated at $12.3 billion, with an additional $4.1 billion in indirect costs from lost productivity due to the disease.

“My daughter is one of 34 million people across the U.S. living with diabetes. She was diagnosed in June 2020 after a visit to her pediatrician led to a trip to the emergency department at Penn State Hershey,” said Fleming. “Raising awareness is incredibly important and personal to me. By recognizing ‘Diabetes Awareness Month in Pennsylvania,’ we highlight the reality so many face and stand in solidarity with them.”

"Diabetes continues to be a leading cause of death in Pennsylvania, and raising awareness plays a vital role in helping those diagnosed seek proper care," Mihalek said. "I am proud to work with colleagues like Representative Fleming, who also understands that education helps our friends and neighbors better understand what diabetes is, how it can be treated and which habits can exacerbate it."