Alarming rates of T2 diabetes
FREE INFO FORUM CASTLE HILL
Lions from a string of clubs have come together to tackle the diabetes epidemic in western Sydney , by presenting a free community information forum with Western Sydney Diabetes ( WSD ) experts this month .
The Lions clubs of Lions District 201N5 Zone 11 , which includes Castle Hill , Kellyville , Kings Langley and Blacktown Ponds have brought together Type 2 diabetes experts for the forum , being held on Saturday 18 June , in Castle Hill , with the support of Hills Shire Council and Western Sydney Primary Health Network . Guest speaker , endocrinologist Dr Mani Manoharan , said it is estimated that 12 per cent of western Sydney residents ( 91,500 people ) have diabetes .
“ In addition , 38 per cent of the local population ( 290,000 people ) are at ‘ high risk ’ of type 2 diabetes with pre-diabetes or early undiagnosed diabetes ,” Dr Manoharan said .
“ Unless we act , the problems will continue to worsen .”
Lions District 201N5 Zone 11 Chair , Helen Roth , said the clubs ’ focus on raising diabetes awareness in the community aligns closely to the Lions Clubs International ( LCI ) key global cause to reduce the prevalence of diabetes and improve the lives of those with diabetes . “ Knowing the forecasted impact diabetes will have on our health system , if we can help reduce the predicted onset through highlighted information then the benefit will be multi-fold ,” Ms Roth said .
“ It will keep the lid on health costs for diabetes treatments and emergencies as
Endocrinologist Dr Mani Manoharan , Lions District 201N5 Zone 11 Chair Helen Roth and Primary Preventions Officer Aruni Ratnayake .
well as supporting peace of mind for those at risk .”
Hills Shire Mayor , Dr Peter Gangemi , thanked the Lions clubs for hosting the free educational forum to help tackle the diabetes epidemic in western Sydney .
“ It ’ s so important information is freely available on how to prevent and manage diabetes , as well as how to live a healthy life with this disease which can cause a number of health problems if not treated appropriately ,” he said .
WSD is encouraging anyone who is at high risk to go to their GP and get tested for a free HbA1c test .
DIABETES AWARENESS FORUM When : Saturday , 18 June , 9.30am registration for a 10 : am start Where : The Rebellion Room ( under Castle Hill library ) 14 Pennant Street , Castle Hill . Free registration : eventbrite . com . au / e / free-diabetes-awareness-forum .
Hills Soroptimist fashion parade
Members of SI of The Hills invite you to their next fashion parade .
The latest in fashion , including jewellery , handbags and gifts will be available at the upcoming fashion parade staged by Soroptimist International of The Hills .
On Saturday 4 June , doors will open at the Glenhaven Community Centre at 1:00pm for the event , with the parade starting at 1:30pm .
Fashions being modelled include Stafford Fashions , Black Pepper , Yvonne Black and Knitwear by Jump . Unique jewellery and scarves by TJM Designs as well as a selection of handbags and giftbags will be available to purchase on the day .
There are also lucky door prizes to win . Proceeds from the day will go towards SI of The Hills projects this year .
EVENT DETAILS
• Glenhaven Community Centre is located at 76 Glenhaven Road .
• General admission is $ 25 per person or $ 15 for Hills SI members .
• Entry includes finger food and complimentary glass of wine and tea / coffee .
• Bookings : events . humanitix . com / soroptimistinternational-of-the-hillssoroptimist-district-fashionparade
• Enquiries : Jacqui 0410 521 371 or Annette 0402 134 852 .
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