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124 STAT. 4726 PROCLAMATION 8592—OCT. 29, 2010 stitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Novem- ber 2010 as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. I call upon the people of the United States to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and what they can do to support their families, friends, and neighbors who care for those with the disease. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty- ninth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth. BARACK OBAMA Proclamation 8592 of October 29, 2010 National Diabetes Month, 2010 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Today, nearly 24 million Americans have diabetes, and thousands more are diagnosed each day. During National Diabetes Month, we re- commit to educating Americans about the risk factors and warning signs of diabetes, and we honor all those living with or lost to this dis- ease. Diabetes can lead to severe health problems and complications such as heart disease, stroke, vision loss, kidney disease, nerve damage, and amputation. Type 1 diabetes, which can occur at any age but is most often diagnosed in young people, is managed by a lifetime of regular medication or insulin treatment. Type 2 diabetes is far more common, and the number of people developing or at elevated risk for the disease is growing at an alarming rate, including among our Nation’s children. Risk is highest among individuals over the age of 45, particularly those who are overweight, inactive, or have a family history of the disease, as well as among certain racial and minority groups. While less preva- lent, gestational diabetes in expectant mothers may lead to a more complicated or dangerous delivery, and can contribute to their child’s obesity later in life. With more Americans becoming affected by diabe- tes and its consequences every day, our Nation must work together to better prevent, manage, and treat this disease in all its variations. Obesity is one of the most significant risk factors for Type 2 diabetes. National Diabetes Month gives Americans an opportunity to redouble their efforts to reduce their chances of developing Type 2 diabetes by engaging in regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and making nutritious food choices. For people already living with dia- betes, these lifestyle changes can help with the management of this dis- ease, and delay or prevent complications. We must also do more to reverse the climbing rates of childhood obe- sity so all America’s children can grow into healthy, happy, and active adults. Through her ‘‘Let’s Move!’’ initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama is helping to lead an Administration-wide effort to solve the epidemic of childhood obesity within a generation. ‘‘Let’s Move!’’ pro- motes nutritious foods and physical activities that lead to life-long