A group of volunteers from the La Cala Lions Club visited Mijas Pueblo on Friday 21st to raise awareness of their diabetes prevention campaign. The volunteer Lions carried out free glucose tests and also provided information about their new free campaign, 'Message in a Bottle'.
The club's diabetes group is made up of very active volunteers who work to promote the health of all Mijas residents and visitors. Their fight against diabetes, a widespread disease that affects more than 6 million people in Spain, is very important. It is estimated that 11.1% of the adult population will have diabetes in 2025, according to the International Diabetes Federation. However, the prevalence may be as high as 14.1% and around 38% of cases are undiagnosed.
Loli Ruiz, secretary of the Mijas Pueblo Lions Club, which hosted the visit, highlighted the important work being done by the La Cala Lions against diabetes. "This group wants to raise awareness about diabetes prevention. They carry out tests to measure blood sugar levels so that it can be detected as early as possible. It's a very good initiative".
- El Club de Leones también instala mesas informativas de manera periódica en La Cala.
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This group of volunteers against diabetes regularly sets up information tables in La Cala during the charity tables event. According to Ruiz, "these tests are carried out by several nurses from the group, so everyone can rest assured that they are perfectly controlled and there is no risk".
In addition, the Lions Club is promoting its new campaign, 'Message in a Bottle', in which they are distributing free containers for storing personal and medical information in an easy-to-find place in case of emergency (the frige). If healthcare professionals enter the home, they can quickly obtain the patient's medical information, such as whether they are diabetic or suffer from any allergies or other illnesses.
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