No business, no birthdays, no anniversaries, no runs, no hits, no errors. A quite day in the den.
In May we will be kicking off "Used Eyeglasses", and would like each Lion to assist in gathering eyeglasses. If you need a box for where you work, please contact Lion Fred. We welcome your help.
If you were not at the meeting, you missed the opportunity for the 50/50 drawing. This week, the 1st National Bank of Schenk dipped deep into the depository and gave Lion Lynda a ten spot! Invest it wisely, Linda. And at which bank?
Program
Lion Dean, our resident wisecracking Wisconian, introduced Mary Ellen Good, RN, CNS, from the Community Diabetes Center.
Mary Ellen talked to us about diabetes and the impact in our county. To put it in perspective, by the end of the day, 55 people will have lost their sight as the result of diabetes. This is preventable, since it means that people need to watch their sugar levels, and get regular screenings. If your sugar level is out of wack, it can be corrected. But if you loose your sight, there is no going back to correct it.
Manage your A1C (blood glucose), Blood pressure, and Cholesterol. You will lower your chances of having a heart attack, a stroke, or other diabetes problems. A1C: 7 or less (A1C shows how your blood glucose has been over the last two to three months.) Blood pressure: 130/80 or less. Cholesterol: LDL 100 or less. Above all, don't wait till the symptoms show up to start the process of managing diabetes.
Thanks to Dean, and Mary Ellen for a great program. We look forward to working with Mary Ellen on various programs in the community.
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Welcome to the new home of the Lima Host Lions Club.
The Lima Host Lions Club is a 80+ year tradition in Lima, Ohio. Serving the Allen County Area, the Lima Host Lions supports many functions in the community including diabetes testing, The Starlight Club, ringing the bells for the Salvation Army, White Cane Day, and many more.
If you would like more information on us, you can contact the club at P.O. Box 611, Lima OH 45802-0611. Our phone number is 419-229-LION.
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