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Lions World Diabetes Day Webinar

Lions - Get Ready for World Diabetes Day 2013!

LIONS CLUB MEMBERS: Join us for a Webinar on May 22   Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/160683286   World Diabetes Day (WDD), led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), is celebrated every year on November 14 to engage millions of people in diabetes awareness and advocacy.  This webinar is for Diabetes, Sight and Lions Services for Children chairpersons and other interested Lions who want to get involved with WDD projects.  The webinar will highlight an extensive range of activities, as well as resources for planning a diabetes project.  IDF presenters will discuss the growing diabetes epidemic and ways you can impact your community.  Get ready for World Diabetes Day ... and keep diabetes firmly in the public spotlight.   Title: Lions - Get Ready for World Diabetes Day 2013! Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT   After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.   System Requirements PC-based attendees Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server   Mac®-based attendees Required: Mac OS® X 10.6 or newer   Mobile attendees Required: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet

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November 17, 2012 by Kate Freeman

Are you one of the millions of Americans with diabetes?

November is National Diabetes Month, a condition that is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Of the 25.8 million Americans who suffer from the disease, 7 million do not know they have it, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Diabetes is a chronic condition that results from defects in insulin production, insulin action or both. There are two main types of diabetes — Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 usually occurs before the age of 20 and is a result of the pancreas no longer making insulin. This type of diabetes requires taking insulin and possibly other medication. Type 2 diabetes, often called adult onset diabetes, is the most common form of diabetes and can be controlled with proper diet, medication and exercise.

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month

November provides special service opportunities for you to raise awareness about diabetes. Empower your community and take action now! Partner with local health care providers to organize diabetes or vision screenings; distribute new diabetes bookmarks (download or purchase a quantity); or plan a Strides: Lions for Diabetes Awareness event. Through Strides, your club can organize a fun, visible community event that encourages healthy exercise while promoting diabetes awareness, prevention and control. For more information, email programs@lionsclubs.org.