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Lions and
Diabetes Awareness
The World Health Organization estimates that 246 million people worldwide
have diabetes, a global epidemic that is expected to affect 380 million by 2025.
Diabetes and Sight Loss
People with diabetes are at risk of losing sight due to diabetic retinopathy. Approximately two percent of all
people who have had diabetes for 15 years become blind, while about 10 percent
develop a severe visual impairment. There are risk factors around diabetes and
eyesight. For instance, evidence indicates high blood pressure and smoking may
worsen diabetic eye disease.
Raising Awareness, Preserving Sight
With these statistics and concerns in mind, Lions adopted diabetes awareness
as a long-term commitment. Our work supports diabetes education, treatment,
research and early detection. A screening test can detect diabetes.
LCIF Diabetes Awareness materials available for purchase or download here
Joining Forces to Fight Diabetes
Lions work with the
National
Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) to promote diabetes
awareness. NDEP is a leading public education program that promotes diabetes
prevention and control in the USA. NDEP also provides diabetes resources and
publications.
We also commemorate
World
Diabetes Day, an annual campaign led by the
International Diabetes Federation on November 14. Lions
often facilitate diabetes community awareness events on this day.
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