Diabetes Awareness
District Chair: Glendell Appleford - Email
Raising Diabetes Awareness, Preserving Sight
The International Diabetes Federation estimates that 371 million people worldwide have diabetes, a global epidemic that is expected to affect 552 million by 2030.
Diabetes and Sight Loss
People with diabetes are at risk of losing sight due to diabetic retinopathy. It is the leading cause of vision loss in adults of working age (20 to 65 years) in industrialized countries. 74% of people who have diabetes for 10 years or more will develop some form of diabetic retinopathy. All people with diabetes-both Type 1 and Type 2--are at risk. That's why everyone with diabetes should get a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year.
Lions and Diabetes Awareness
With these statistics and concerns in mind, Lions can get involved with the Diabetes Awareness and Action Program. Our work supports diabetes awareness, education, control, prevention and research.
(From Lions Clubs International Website)
Handy Links
District Lions can Login using their First Name and Last Name with their Lions Membership Number as Password to access documents that are Members Only. These include Help Guides, Manuals and Legal and General information.
Get onto ANNOUNCE (Message system for District 201Q3)
The names must match those recorded with LCI to gain access.