GRAAFF-REINET NEWS - In celebration of World Diabetes Day on 14 November, the Graaff-Reinet Lions Club is running a diabetes awareness campaign.
During the last three years, the club organised free blood sugar testing at Clicks in town on 14 November, but Covid-19 prevents the event from proceeding this year.
In 2019, Lions held a high tea to raise funds for a diabetes awareness project, so they can spread information through posters, displays and flyers at schools, churches, supermarkets, pharmacies and the local libraries.
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or when the body loses its ability to utilise the insulin that is produced effectively.
What are the symptoms?
Excessive urination; excessive thirst; increased appetite; fatigue; unclear vision; slow healing of wounds.
Factors aiding diabetes
- Overweight or obese.
- Consuming too much sugar in food and drinks.
- Eating too much-refined starch: white bread, white rice, cakes and cookies, mieliemeel, potatoes.
- Eating fatty food.
- Lack of exercise.
How to find out if you have diabetes?
Have a blood or urine test at a clinic, chemist or doctor.
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