Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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April 01, 2023
WHEREAS, Addison’s disease, also called primary adrenal insufficiency, is a rare and sometimes life-threatening condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol and aldosterone; and,
WHEREAS, cortisol and aldosterone are hormones that have critical roles in the body’s response to stress and in regulating metabolism, blood pressure, the immune system, and other essential life functions; and,
WHEREAS, Addison’s disease affects approximately 1 in 100,000 individuals in the United States, most often the result of an autoimmune process; and,
WHEREAS, individuals with Addison’s disease may experience symptoms of low blood pressure, fatigue, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, low blood sugar, and weight loss, especially when under physical stress; adrenal crisis can occur which is life-threatening and requires emergency medical treatment; and,
WHEREAS, Addison’s disease cannot be prevented or cured but can be successfully treated with lifelong steroid hormone replacement; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim April 2023 as Addison’s Disease Awareness Month in Michigan.