ONE of the five main aims of Lions Clubs internationally is Diabetes Education.

Someone in the world is diagnosed with diabetes every two minutes.

Being diagnosed early is so important for all types of diabetes.

It can save lives, prevent a medical emergency and reduce the risk of life-changing

complications later.

That is why Lions Clubs worldwide want to make sure everyone knows the signs to look for and knows their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

If Type 1 diabetes is left undiagnosed it can make you really ill really quickly.

Knowing the signs could avoid a medical emergency and save lives.

As part of this education, the Lions Club of Crediton and District is holding a Diabetes Awareness event on Saturday, June 14 at Crediton Methodist Church from 10am to 12 noon.

There will be a nurse from Redlands Surgery to do finger pricks to test sugar levels for anyone who is concerned they may have symptoms.

The last time such an event was run four people were found to have seriously high blood sugar levels and were immediately referred to their GPs.

There will be information on what symptoms to look for so that you know your risks and someone from Diabetes UK will be there to talk about healthy eating and how to change your habits.

There will be demonstrations of the amount of sugar in various every day products and comparisons with sugar-free or reduced sugar alternatives.

Admission is free and there will be tea and coffee and, of course, sugar free biscuits.

Do come along if you are at all worried that you might be at risk of developing diabetes - it could save your life!

Bronwyn Nott

Secretary

Crediton and District Lions Club