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Proc 9532ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9532

National Diabetes Month, 2016

This proclamation designates November 2016 as National Diabetes Month to raise awareness about diabetes, which affects more than 29 million Americans. It describes types of diabetes, risk factors, and prevention strategies, and encourages Americans and organizations to participate in awareness activities. The proclamation also highlights the Obama Administration's efforts through the Affordable Care Act, the Let's Move! initiative, and the Precision Medicine Initiative to improve diabetes care and prevention.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 76487

Impact dates

  1. National Diabetes Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim November 2016 as National Diabetes Month
  • Call upon 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 the disease

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect; November 2016 designated as National Diabetes Month

Near term (90d)

  • Awareness activities during November 2016

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document is purely commemorative with no binding policy directives or funding mechanisms; 'call upon' language is hortatory, not mandatory
Proclamation 9532: National Diabetes Month, 2016 · Executive Orders