By Russ George
Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their March membership meeting Wednesday, March 12, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora.
Guest speakers were Dr. Ken Olson, DC, and Dr. John Konopelski from United Wound Centers, formerly known as Anodyne Pain and Wellness Solutions.
Dr. Ken Olson, is a Chiropractic physician with more than 24 years of experience. He is the owner of Pure Health Aurora, where he specializes in providing personalized, comprehensive chiropractic care.
Dr. John Konopelski, holds a doctorate in nursing practice, and is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner, with specialized certification in advanced wound care.
Together, Dr. Olson and Dr. Konopelski have had almost 48 years caring for people.
Dr. Olson stated that “Diabetics are particularly vulnerable to having wounds that don’t heal well. Approximately 7 million people suffer from chronic non-healing wounds! Twenty-five percent of diabetics will have a foot ulcer in their lifetime, and 85% of diabetics who have had an amputation, had a foot ulcer. There is a 55% mortality rate after an amputation, within five years”. Dr. Olson said “Diabetics should seek medical help with any wound, and most of their referrals come from Home Health Care workers”.
Dr. Konopelski said “Patients must meet certain standards to be able to be served: Their diabetes must be controlled; If they are a smoker, they need to quit, and patients must be willing to follow our program,” he stated “If a wound hasn’t healed in 10 days, it’s a problem”!
Thank you Dr. Olson and Dr. Konopelski, for an extremely valuable and informative program. We look forward to having you back in the future.
United Wound Care Centers-Aurora, 2116 W. Galena Boulevard, Suite 112, Aurora, the next generation in wound care, treats patients with chronic wounds, diabetic ulcers, pressure wounds, slow or non-healing wounds, venous ulcers, and surgical wounds.
Our Club’s March “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, was held Saturday, March 15, at Panera Bread, 1450 Douglas Road, at Route 34, in Oswego.
Diabetes Club members handed out information on prediabetes, diabetes and healthy eating.
Next month’s “Meet and Greet” will be held, from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12, at Society 57, 100 S. River Street, in downtown Aurora.
We’re excited to hold our “Meet and Greet” on the same day, as the Aurora Farmers Market, “Art & Market”, being held at Society 57, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m..
Even though the week started out with snow, don’t forget to mark your calendar to save Friday, June 20, to participate in our 3rd Annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing and Banquet, being held at Bliss Creek Golf Course.
Golf committee chairperson, Adam Broholm, has finalized all the details, and co-chair Matt McCain has already started signing up golfers.
Jenny McCain, is securing donations for the huge raffle, that follows a great steak dinner. Please contact Jenny McCain, if you wish to donate something for the raffle: Cell 630-204-1197 or E-mail: jennymccain@sbcglobal.net.
Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley work together, to provide diabetes awareness in the Fox Valley area, while raising funds to provide aid and education for diabetics, along with investing in research to find a cure.
Uncontrolled blood sugar (glucose) can cause vision problems, heart problems, nerve damage, dental problems, kidney damage, and more.
Eat healthy, stay active and have a yearly blood test, to stay diabetes free!
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization, a true grassroots organization, where all money raised through dues, donations and fundraising is used locally for the club’s fight against diabetes.
Tax deductible donations can be made on our website: diabeteshelpnearme.com or mail your tax deductible donation to: Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, P.O. Box 88, North Aurora, Illinois 60542.
Why not join our fight against diabetes? You don’t need to be diabetic to be a member of our club! Plan on attending one of our membership meetings or events, guests are always welcome! Yearly individual membership dues are $50. Corporate dues are $150 per year, which includes a sponsorship listing on our website: www.diabeteshelpnearme.com.
Have questions about the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, please call, text or send an E-mail with your name and address to president Russ George, 630-205-9065 or send Email: Diabetesclubfv@gmail.com.
Please continue to keep informed about our club’s upcoming events, by following us in The Voice, on Facebook, and on our website: diabeteshelpnearme.com.