V2 District Lions Diabetes Awareness

11/09/2023

Lions Lap The Map for Diabetes 2023
Once again it is time to start planning for Lap the Map.
Lions are encouraged to make an effort to participate in this year’s event which coincides with World Diabetes Day which is Tuesday 14 November.
It is important that we continue to raise awareness about the effects of the Diabetes epidemic in Australia.

We all need to be active and do some sort of regular exercise whether it be walking, riding, dancing etc and to promote a healthy lifestyle.

There are a number of ways to get involved with your communities:

 Clubs/individuals can run an event in their local area or join together with another Club nearby.
 Work with other organisations such as Football clubs, Netball clubs, Park Run groups, Little Athletics, Walkers’ Club, Schools etc.

Let’s make it happen – give me a call if you are interested in participating.

Lion Francis Pekin
Diabetes Awareness Coordinator
[email protected]
0476 075 748
Lions Lap The Map for Diabetes 2023
Once again it is time to start planning for Lap the Map.
Lions are encouraged to make an effort to participate in this year’s event which coincides with World Diabetes Day which is Tuesday 14 November.
It is important that we continue to raise awareness about the effects of the Diabetes epidemic in Australia.

We all need to be active and do some sort of regular exercise whether it be walking, riding, dancing etc and to promote a healthy lifestyle.

There are a number of ways to get involved with your communities:

 Clubs/individuals can run an event in their local area or join together with another Club nearby.
 Work with other organisations such as Football clubs, Netball clubs, Park Run groups, Little Athletics, Walkers’ Club, Schools etc.

Let’s make it happen – give me a call if you are interested in participating.

Lion Francis Pekin
Diabetes Awareness Coordinator
[email protected]
0476 075 748

Lions Australia Diabetes Foundation
Lions District 201V2
The Type1 Foundation
Lions Club of Ararat
Michelle Challis
Lions Club of Anglesea
Lara Lions
LIONS CLUB OF WILLAURA
Lions Club of Queenscliff - Point Lonsdale
Lions Club of Ocean Grove Barwon Heads
Torquay Lions Club
Les Cropley
Sue Eyton
Michelle Challis

06/09/2023

Lions Lap The Map for Diabetes 2023

24/04/2023

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”

Today, we pause to remember and honour the memory of those who served, are currently serving, and those we have lost to the cause🌺

15/11/2022

Sunday morning at District Convention in Horsham as the sun rose, so did this keen lot of early rises.
It was a sneakers, tracky dacks and gold coin morning.
But it was all for a wonderful project; Lions Lap the Map for Diabetes 👍🏻

We aimed at the 2 kilometres mark, but did a larger loop and took in the history of the town as we walked, from our Diabetes Awareness Chair Francis Pekin.
Such a wealth of knowledge😊
And then…..it was coffee😳
Lions Diabetes Awareness Lions Australia Diabetes Foundation

15/11/2022

World Diabetes Day 2022

This year, World Diabetes Day is focusing on improving education and access to help improve overall health and wellbeing of those living with diabetes.
Being able to understand and share experiences is one of the first steps to being able to better manage diabetes.
Lions Diabetes Awareness Lions Australia Diabetes Foundation Lions Lap the Map for Diabetes Lions District 201V2

09/11/2022

Thank you The Type1 Foundation for all your organisation does.
The impact we can all have working together, is priceless
Lions District 201V2 Lions Australia

⭐️THANK YOU LIONS ⭐️We would like to send a very special shout-out of thanks to the Lions Clubs around Victoria. For your ongoing support of our events. Particularly our upcoming TYPE1 VIC Xmas Party and the kind donations to allow more families to attend.

Also to Lions Club Barwon Head and Ocean Grove who are hosting a special BBQ at our Adventure Park Xmas party.

We are so lucky to call many Lions volunteers our friends. You’re all amazing and it’s a privilege to work alongside side you all 💚💚🙏⭐️🙏💪🏻⭐️ — with Pat Mills.

09/11/2022

Lions have a close working relationship with the The Type1 Foundation and they are an invaluable resource with their support of Camp Koala diabetes camps.
It’s now our turn to help them

They have a Christmas Party at Adventure Park Geelong, Victoria on November 27th (near Geelong), for families with Type 1 children.

This is a day where they can all have fun together in a safe environment with their diabetic peer group.

We URGENTLY need donations before November 21 so more families can attend.
The cost is $39 per person.

Electronic donations to:
Type1 Foundation
BSB 633 000
ACC 157 642 935

Please put “Lions Donation” in the description, so we know how much we contribute.
Clubs and personal donations gratefully accepted.
If every Club could consider sponsoring a child...wow! What an impact that would make💛
Lets get behind this V2ers

Lions Australia Lions District 201V2 V2 District Lions Diabetes Awareness Lions Australia

03/11/2022

06/10/2022

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) has been in the news
lately after Australians saw the fulfillment of a pre-election
bipartisan promise, to provide subsidized CGM for all people with
type 1 diabetes as of the 1st July, through the national Diabetes
Services Scheme (NDSS).

CGM devices are small monitors worn on the skin that can monitor glucose levels 24 hours a day, significantly decreasing the frequency of blood glucose finger pricks.

Most CGM devices work either on
the abdomen or upper arm, and stay on for up to 2 weeks - dependent on the type.

They have alarms that can be set to alert the wearer that glucose levels are falling below target, or are elevated above target.

They can also provide alerts.
If glucose levels are rising or dropping rapidly, and can be worn on their own, or blue toothed to a smartphone or insulin pump.

CGM offers not only relief for painful or sensitive fingers with less finger pricks required, but can provide in-depth detail about glucose levels all through the day and night, and can help identify patterns across several days.
In short, they are a game-changer in
diabetes management offering more information, safety, and improved convenience to the wearer.

Knowing that glucose levels are falling before they fall into
hypoglycaemia, can help wearers avoid hypoglycaemic altogether.

Diabetes health care professionals can work with CGM wearers to
identify "total time in range" and areas for improved insulin therapy, working from reports that can be generated.
Some reports can be uploaded and seen by health professionals online,
making appointments much easier.

So, if you have type 1 diabetes and would like to know more about Continuous Glucose Monitoring and the NDSS Subsidy, you can find more information at-
www.ndss.com.au or you can
discuss your options with your local Credentialed Diabetes Educator.

Who knows, you may get to experience your best glucose levels
yet!
Note: Freestyle Libre2 flash glucose monitoring is also available to
people with type 2 diabetes on insulin.
Although it is not covered by the NDSS subsidy, if you have type 2 diabetes and are interested, please talk it over with your Credentialed Diabetes Educator

For more info or to invite Francis to visit you club.
The details are here 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
Francis Pekin, Diabetes Awareness Coordinator
Phone: 0476 075 748
Email: [email protected]
Lions District 201V2

15/08/2022

Lions Australia Lions District 201V2

13/08/2022

Our mission is to educate, advocate, support and fund research to provide better outcomes for people living with diabetes.

Our vision is to empower people to live well with diabetes and raise awareness for those at risk of diabetes.

Diabetes affects more people in Australia than any other serious health condition.

That’s why we’re here.

The V2 District Diabetes Awareness team, are a part of a global effort to tackle the fastest growing health threat of our time.
Lions Australia