Link to Lions Diabetes Awareness
For more information or to schedule an program on Diabetes Awareness / LEHP
Contact Chairperson Lion Bernice Pitcock at (304) 797-8374 or send her an E-Mail at: bpit@comcast.net
When you are a diabetic, you need to stay in close contact
with your physician to
control your diabetes. Your doctor will let you know how often you need health
exams, screenings and tests.
Testing that you will probably require includes:
1. Self monitoring of blood sugar – YOU will perform this test, your doctor will
determine how often and at what times of the day you should do the testing.
2. Hemoglobin A1C – a lab blood test that measures the average amount of sugar
in your blood over the last 2-3 months – the best test to determine if your
sugar levels are in control.
3. Lipids – blood test for fat content. You should receive results for LDL (bad
fats); HDL (good fats) total cholesterol and triglycerides.
4. Kidney tests show how well your kidneys are performing. Diabetes is one of
the major causes of kidney failure.
5. Eye Exams – dilated eye exams are recommended to be done yearly for find
problems before you notice anything is wrong.
6. Foot checks – should be done by your doctor to be sure your blood circulation
and foot nerves are OK.
7. Weight control and exercise – need I say more!!
8. Blood pressure checks – to prevent heart and kidney disease.
9. Quit Smoking!!