By Russ George
The members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley were treated to an excellent verbal/slide presentation and discussion on diabetic neuropathy and diabetic wounds, especially the dangers of untreated wounds, at our club’s February 14, monthly membership meeting, held at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora.
Speakers for the evening included Dr. Ken Olson, DC, and Dr. John Konopelski, C-ANP, DNP, from Anodyne Pain and Wellness Solutions, at 2116 W. Galena Boulevard, in Aurora, and Scott Hannibal, M.S. Ed, from Organogenesis.
Dr. Olson indicated that the Anodyne Team offers a suite of services that pertain to a Holistic Approach to Health and Pain Management, which includes treatments for Diabetic Neuropathy, and other health complications that are diabetes related.
Dr. Konopelski, who specializes in wound care, spoke about the importance of proper identification and treatment for wounds, especially those that are diabetic related. Dr. Konopelski offers in-office and at-home care and therapy.
Scott Hannibal spoke about the services and products he offers to clinicians, that include a range of regenerative tissue innovations for advanced wound care, through surgery and sports medicine.
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held our February “Meet and Greet”, Saturday, Feb. 17, at the historic Two Brothers Roundhouse Cafe, at 205 N. Broadway, in downtown Aurora, from 9 a.m. to noon. The following members were in attendance to expose our Club and our mission: Mary Arch, Tony Arch, Jeff George, Marilyn George, Russ George, Theresa George, Pat Jones, Kim King, Jason Pall, and Jessica Pall.
The members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, work together to provide diabetes awareness, in the Fox Valley area, while raising funds to provide education, and research to find a cure for diabetes. Uncontrolled blood sugar (glucose) can cause vision problems, heart problems, nerve damage, dental problems, kidney damage, and more problems! Diet and exercise are two of the most powerful tools we have to help control our blood glucose. Why not eat healthy, stay active, and have a yearly blood test, to stay diabetes-free?
Attention golfers: Time to sign up for the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s, second annual, “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” golf outing, being held Friday, June 21, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, in Sugar Grove, with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Adam Broholm, chairperson, and Matt McCain, co-chairperson, are both promising you a bigger and more rewarding event than last year! Only $130 per golfer, includes a hot dog lunch, golf, cart, complete with a steak dinner and goody bag! Sign up on our website: www.diabeteshelpnearme.com – Request a golf flyer and registration/sponsorship form by E-mail at: Diabetesclubfv@gmail.com – Questions: Call Matt McCain 630-740-4348
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, IL 60542.
Why not join with us in our fight against diabetes? Yearly Dues for individuals are $50 or become a corporate sponsor 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 E-mail: 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.