To: Board of Supervisors
From: Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Report Title: Recognizing November 2026 as National Diabetes Awareness Month in Contra Costa County.
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT resolution recognizing November 2026 as National Diabetes Awareness Month in Contra Costa County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
See Resolution.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
None.
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 2026 AS NATIONAL DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH, IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, November is recognized nationally as National Diabetes Awareness Month, an annual observance dedicated to raising public awareness of diabetes, promoting early detection, advancing medical research, and recognizing the millions of individuals and families affected by this chronic and potentially life-threatening disease; and
WHEREAS, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 40.1 million Americans have diabetes, including approximately 2.1 million diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, of whom 314,000 are younger than age 20; and
WHEREAS, according to UCLA’s California Health Interview Survey, 14% of Contra Costa County adults reported in 2025 that a doctor had told them they had diabetes, representing an estimated 124,000 adults; and 21% reported in 2022 that they had been told they had prediabetes, representing an estimated 188,000 adults, highlighting the importance of prevention, treatment, and community education; and
WHEREAS, diabetes can cause serious complications, including heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, vision loss, nerve damage, and other health impacts, underscoring the importance of lifelong individualized care; and
WHEREAS, according to UCLA’s California Health Interview Survey, amongst Contra Costa County adults who reported having diabetes, during the pooled 2013-2022 period, 14% reported having Type 1 diabetes and 85% reported having Type 2 diabetes; and
WHEREAS, in 1921 at the University of Toronto, Frederick Banting, Charles Best, John J.R. Macleod, and James Bertram Collip contributed to the discovery and purification of insulin. In January 1922, 14-year-old Leonard Thompson became the first patient treated with insulin, ushering in a new era in diabetes treatment; and
WHEREAS, in the past century, scientific advances have led to improved understanding, diagnostics, screening and treatments of all types of diabetes; and
WHEREAS, continued research, access to affordable insulin and other diabetes medications and technologies, regular screenings, and comprehensive education are vital to improving health outcomes for residents, throughout Contra Costa County; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors does hereby recognizes November 2026 as National Diabetes Awareness Month in Contra Costa County and encourages all residents to promote diabetes awareness, support individuals and families living with the disease, and recognize the importance of education, early detection, lifestyle and dietary support, treatment, and continued advancements in medical research.
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