Proc 10849ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10849

National Diabetes Month, 2024

In simple terms

This proclamation designates November 2024 as National Diabetes Month, calling on Americans and organizations to raise awareness about diabetes prevention, treatment, and management. The document largely recites past Biden administration achievements on insulin pricing and diabetes research rather than creating new policy obligations.

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 89 FR 87769

Key directives

  • Proclaim November 2024 as National Diabetes Month
  • Call upon all Americans, school systems, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, health care providers, research institutions, and other interested groups to join in activities that raise diabetes awareness and help prevent, treat, and manage this disease

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation of November 2024 as National Diabetes Month

Near term (90d)

  • Awareness activities during November 2024

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document contains extensive policy advocacy language but no binding directives; the 'call upon' language is hortatory, not mandatory
  • References to past legislative achievements (Inflation Reduction Act) and funding commitments appear as narrative context, not new obligations
Proclamation 10849: National Diabetes Month, 2024 · Executive Orders