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Lagos Passionate Lions Club, under District 404B2, Lions International, last Thursday visited commercialists of Isheri-Oke Ayetoro Market, Magodo Phase 1, Lagos state, as they shared with them their monthly activity on diabetes awareness, screening, talk, and gift of a diabetes monitor machine.

At the event, Lion Jane Okiemute Adenowo spoke on how to avoid and manage the deadly disease, “diabetes is a chronic condition where the body struggles to regulate blood sugar in the system. It’s a disease that affects people of all ages once the blood sugar level in the body is high, though it comes in various forms as lifelong sicknesses, it can be managed but it’s best to avoid the illness at all costs.’

‘Causes of diabetes include, genetics, obesity, physical inactivity, and diet. So it’s best to avoid some of these mentioned above, especially physical inactivity which affects most especially the elderly. Symptoms of this disease include increased thirst and dry mouth, frequent urination, fatigue, slow-healing wounds, unexplained weight loss, and so on. It’s important to check on yourself and children for these symptoms.’

Also at the event, the activity chairperson, Lion Memwa Okeke advised members of the public to be watchful of this disease and also gave tips on preventing and management of the disease, “diabetes is a very deadly disease and when we screened some members, we found out that some of them have this illness, so my advice is know your health status, make sure you get screened for blood sugar at least thrice a year. Another thing, for those with diabetes, it’s important to know that some risk factors can’t be changed such as family history and age. So if anyone falls into this category, they should be very mindful of their health as Diabetes kills. It is one of the most silent deadly diseases in the world, so be sure you see a doctor regularly. Also remember to maintain a healthy weight, eat a balanced diet, stay physically active, and always monitor your blood sugar. In conclusion, don’t be afraid to reach out to any of us for help, as Lionism is all about service and helping our community.
Representatives from Nonyez Ventures, conducted the screening on a call for a sugar monitoring system.
In conclusion, Assistant Head of Isheri-Oke Ayetoro Market, Magodo Phase 1, Chief Mrs Adegbesin Musiliat appreciated Lagos Passionate Lions Club for their visitation and encouraged them to visit the market often during other activities.