Wednesday, February 19, 2014

The battlefront

I have said many times in talks with Lions Clubs that stopping this deadly disease called diabetes is going to take nothing short of a full-scale war. It's not going to be won by politicians making big promises, or creating massive government programs to bail us out of this horrible situation. It's going to be won by people, such as fellow Lions, who are willing to raise awareness about this disease and set the right examples.

The good news is there is an organization that is out there fighting this war. It's the American Diabetes Association, whose ultimate goal is to find a cure for diabetes, wither it's type 1 or type 2. I have become a volunteer for this fine organization and am exploring ways to create a partnership with Lions Clubs throughout Districts 39W and 39E.

Although a cure for diabetes has not been found, the American Diabetes Association has a mountain of information available about effectively managing and living with the disease. Getting that information is as simple as calling toll free (1-800-DIABETES) or by visiting the website (www.diabetes.org).

If you have a friend or loved one with diabetes, pass along this information. If you have diabetes, the American Diabetes Association can be your lifeline.

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