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World Diabetes Day is celebrated on November 14. Lions are encouraged to provide events that make their communities aware of diabetes. The National Diabetes Education Program found at http://ndep.nih.gov/ provides information on diabetes, including educational resources and publications that can be distributed to the public.
While attending the USA/Canada Leadership Forum in Anchorage, I participated in a session on the Lions Eye Health Program (LEHP). I wish to present here some of the information shared in that session. Lions need to promote early detection of eye problems. The National Eye Institute (NEI) provides educational material that Lions can use to do the teaching. Lions clubs can include eye health information on their websites. Also, up-to-date eye health brochures can be provided at Lions community events. Lions can receive educational materials free by calling NEI at 301-496-5248 or by accessing their website at www.nei.nih.gov and the National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) website at www.nei.nih.gov/nehep .
Lion Aletta Moffett
Diabetes Awareness/ LEHP Chair
almoffett@gmail.com
304.363.7060
26 Fairway Lane
