By Russ George
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s March Meet and Greet, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 15, at Panera Bread, 1450 Douglas Road, at Route 34, in Oswego. Why not stop in, meet some of our members, and pick up information on diabetes, prediabetes, and healthy meal plans.
Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley work together, to raise an awareness of diabetes and prediabetes in the Fox Valley area. Club members raise funds to provide aid, education, and research to find a cure for diabetes.
Have you been recently diagnosed as being prediabetic, and wondering what you should do about it?
Here’s what the American Diabetes Association has to say about prediabetes.
“Prediabetes is a condition that comes before diabetes. It means your blood sugar (glucose) levels are higher than normal, but aren’t high enough to be called diabetes. There are no clear symptoms of prediabetes, which means you can have it and not know it. If you do have prediabetes, it means you are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and more likely to get heart disease or have a stroke”.
“The good news is that you can take steps to delay or even prevent type 2 diabetes with daily physical activity, such as walking for 30 minutes a day, five days a week, along with reaching a healthy weight, and making healthy food choices:
1.) Focus on eating more whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and nuts.
2.) Fill half your plate with vegetables, but go easy on the high starchy ones.
3.) Drink more water or zero calorie drinks. Start by cutting back on sugar sweetened beverages, like regular soda, juice, and sweet tea.
4.) Be mindful of your portions by using a smaller 9-inch plate, slow down when eating, split restaurant meals, and enjoy more meals at home. Visit diabetes.org for more information about prediabetes and diabetesfoodhub.org for delicious recipes.”
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley thanks the American Diabetes Association’s Chicagoland Office, for allowing DCFV to distribute ADA’s information on prediabetes, and diabetes.
Want information on prediabetes, diabetes and healthy meal planning? Send an E-mail, requesting information on diabetes, along with your name and address to: Diabetesclubfv@gmail.com.
Uncontrolled blood sugar (glucose) can cause vision problems, heart problems, nerve damage, dental problems, kidney damage, and loss of limbs.
Diet and exercise are two of the most powerful tools we have to help control our blood glucose.
Eat healthy, stay active, and have a yearly blood test, to stay diabetes-free!
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley currently meets monthly, on the second Wednesday of each month, January through November, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Optional Dinner on member’s own at 5:30 p.m. and meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.. Guests are always welcome!
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 in our fight against diabetes. Our mission is supporting efforts to prevent and find a cure for diabetes. Our purpose is to raise funds to aid those who work in research and/or education regarding diabetes, and to assist those with diabetes in any way we can. Our vision is to have a world free of diabetes. Individual dues are $50 per year, corporate dues are $150 per year, which includes a Sponsorship Listing on the club’s website: www.diabeteshelpnearme.com
Interested in joining with us in our fight against diabetes, or have questions about the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, please call, text or send an E-mail to club 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