WORLD DIABETES DAY – NOVEMBER 14

BAILEY’S CROSSROADS HOST LIONS CLUB

JOINS LIONS AROUND THE WORLD IN STOPPING THIS DISEASE!

DID YOU KNOW THAT…

o Diabetes is the seventh-leading cause of death in the world?

o Diabetes impacts more than 400 million people, resulting in five million deaths every year?

o Diabetes is a growing worldwide epidemic that is expected to affect more than 642 million by 2040?

o 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year?

o One in eleven adults lives with diabetes?

o Men are at higher risk of developing diabetes than women?

o People with diabetes are at risk of losing sight due to diabetes eye disease?

o Diabetes is the leading cause of new-onset blindness in many countries?

o Diabetes can lead to other possible complications, including heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, leg amputation, and nerve damage?

o Poorly controlled diabetes increases the risk of fetal death?

TYPE 2 – MOST COMMON FORM OF DIABETES

Treated with lifestyle changes, oral medications (pills), and insulin.

Healthy eating and being active.

Prescribed oral medications

Insulin

Usually gets worse over time – even if you don’t need medications at first.

PREVENTION

Regular physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight.

Regular visits to a healthcare provider - essential.

BECAUSE OF THE ABOVE STATISTICS AND CONCERNS, BAILEY’S CROSSROADS LIONS AND LIONS THROOUGHOUT THE WORLD HAVE ACCEPTED DIABETES AS A GLOBAL CAUSE FOR THE NEXT 5-10 YEARS. Our work supports diabetes awareness, education, prevention, detection, control, and research.

OUR MISSION – TO PREVENT DIABETES AND IMPROVE LIFE FOR THOSE DIAGNOSED!