By Russ George
National Diabetes Awareness Month ended November 30, however, members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley want to remind everyone of the health problems uncontrolled blood sugar can cause. Don’t wait until next year’s National Diabetes Awareness Month to think about being checked. Take time now to see if you are diabetic or pre-diabetic. Uncontrolled blood sugar can cause vision problems, heart problems, nerve damage, dental problems, kidney damage and more! Diabetes Basics: Diet and exercise are two of the most powerful tools you have. Not only do they help you control your blood sugar, but they can mean the difference between feeling run down and feeling great. Eat healthy and get active!
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley meets monthly, January through November, on the second Thursday of the month, at the historic Gray’s Mill Estate, 211 N. River Street, in Montgomery. Social/dinner is at 5:30 p.m. and meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. with guests always welcome!
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, a true grass roots organization, where all money raised through dues, donations and fundraising is used locally for the Club’s fight against diabetes.
•Giving Tuesday, the annual celebration of generosity, happened Tuesday, Nov. 28. Giving Tuesday was created to encourage people to come together to give back in many different ways: through acts of kindness, gifts of voice, time, talent, or treasure.
•The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members want to thank all who donated Tuesday, Nov. 28 to help us provide aid, awareness, education, and research, in our 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, IL 60542.
•Interested in joining with us in our fight against diabetes? Yearly dues for individuals are $50., or, corporate sponsorships are for $150. Have questions about the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, please call, send 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.