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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 650
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join Texans across the state in observing April of 2011 as Foot |
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Health Awareness Month; and |
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WHEREAS, Certain types of foot ailments can be an indicator |
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of diabetes, a condition that has been diagnosed in 1.7 million |
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adults in Texas and is believed to affect another 425,000 persons |
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who have not yet been diagnosed; and |
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WHEREAS, Persons with diabetes are at risk of developing |
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nerve damage known as peripheral neuropathy, which can result |
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from prolonged exposure to high amounts of glucose in the |
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bloodstream and can cause intense pain, a tingling sensation, or |
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numbness; and |
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WHEREAS, It is estimated that some two-thirds of people |
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with diabetes have some degree of nervous system damage, and 20 |
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percent suffer from painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy; and |
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WHEREAS, The pain or numbness of peripheral neuropathy can |
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interfere with daily activities and reduce mobility, making it |
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difficult to exercise and stay active, a critical component of |
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diabetes management; this can lead to further health problems, |
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including more nerve damage; it can also allow minor foot |
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injuries to go unnoticed and develop into more serious and |
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potentially permanent disabilities that can significantly affect |
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quality of life; and |
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WHEREAS, Early detection of peripheral neuropathy can lead |
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to better management of the condition through certain lifestyle |
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adjustments which can prevent its progression; it is essential |
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for people who have or might have diabetes to be aware of the |
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warning signs of diabetic peripheral neuropathy and to regularly |
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monitor the condition of their feet; they can also undergo |
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periodic screening for this condition through simple clinical |
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tests; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby recognize April of 2011 as Foot Health |
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Awareness Month and encourage all persons with diabetes to |
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consult their physician about diabetic peripheral neuropathy and |
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receive appropriate screening; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of Foot Health Awareness Month. |
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Uresti |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 29, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |