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SUPPORTING GLOBAL CAUSES

around District 20-K1

DIABETES

Brooklyn Crown Heights Lions

Hosts Virtual Awareness Forum

Since the Pandemic “shut down, ”Lion Jennifer Recommendation:
Seymour-Wright has spearheaded “Mental Health 1. All adults 45 + years should be informed about
Monday Night”. On Monday February 12, Ms. Petula their A1C during annual medical check-ups.
Anderson, a Certified Diabetes Care Education 2. Control blood sugar, blood glucose, blood
Specialist at the North Central Bronx Hospital, Adult pressure.
Outpatient Department, was the guest presenter. 3. Reduce stress level (stress increases blood
hormone and blood sugars
“It is said that blood sugar levels may rise due to the
release of hormones associated with stress. 4. Choose healthy foods and exercise.
Research has evidenced that there is a link between 5. When in doubt, seek professional advice from a
stress and Type 2 Diabetes!” She announced. certified diabetes education specialist.

TYPE 1 DIABETES (also known as Juvenile Diabetes): The participants thanked Ms. Anderson for her
Patients are Insulin dependent because the body “layman / laywoman friendly” use of language
does not produce insulin and 5-10 % of individuals which was informative and easy to understand. We
are diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. appreciate the participation of White Plains Lions
Club and Lions from Jamaica, West Indies.
TYPE 2 DIABETES:
The body produces insulin but cannot use it well and Submitted by:
90-95% of individuals have been diagnosed with Lion Yolande Cadore
Type 2 Diabetes. It is also strongly linked to family Kings and Queens E-News/Magazine Reporter
history.
GESTATIONAL DIABETES:
This is a temporary condition associated with
pregnancy. The blood goes way above normal and
after pregnancy returns to normal level. These
individuals are also considered at risk to develop
Type 2 Diabetes.
Ms. Anderson also explained the A1C Test used to
measure the average amount of glucose (sugar) in
the blood.
Normal A1C: ~ 5.6 %;
Pre-Diabetes A1C: ~ 5.7 to 6.4 % (borderline);
Diabetes A1C: ~ 6.5 % and higher

Ms. Anderson clarified that people do not die from
Diabetes, but from the complications associated
with the disease.