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Proc 8898ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8898

National Diabetes Month, 2012

This proclamation designates November 2012 as National Diabetes Month, calling on Americans and organizations to raise awareness about diabetes prevention, treatment, and management. It describes the disease's impact, references existing programs like the National Diabetes Prevention Program and Let's Move! initiative, and encourages public participation in awareness activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 66521

Impact dates

  1. National Diabetes Month designation ends

  2. Proclamation effective; National Diabetes Month designation begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim November 2012 as National Diabetes Month
  • Call upon Americans and organizations to join activities raising diabetes awareness and helping prevent, treat, and manage the disease

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect; November 2012 designated as National Diabetes Month

Near term (90d)

  • Awareness activities during November 2012

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No binding policy directives or funding allocations; purely hortatory
  • References to Affordable Care Act programs may date the proclamation's policy relevance
Proclamation 8898: National Diabetes Month, 2012 · Executive Orders