Last Meeting Monday 9th November 2020 - Diabetes Australia
Today Nader Armaneous, who has over 15 years of experience as a professional Accredited Clinical Pharmacist and Credentialled Diabetes Educator, took us thru essential knowledge required to understand Diabetes. Nader’s philosophy is to help people control their diseases not diseases controlling people!
There are three types of Diabetes (type 1, 2 & gestational) where the pancreas does not produce enough insulin. (none for type 1)
Type 1 , which is not preventable, is managed with Insulin, while type 2 - some but not enough insulin, is managed by medication and lifestyle changes.
We learnt about
Hyperglycaemia(high) and
Hypoglycaemia(low) blood sugar levels including causes & recommended actions. Click on
National Diabetes Services Scheme website for details and more information. There hotline is 1300 136 588.
We finished the session with a healthy discussion on the pros & cons of taking medication. This opened our eyes on the impact to the patient and their family.It was also agreed that a low GI diet is the only one for diabetes.
International Toast:
- All Monday meetings at 12.30pm remain on Zoom for the remainder of the year.
- No issues with the Nov 7th BBQ. Whilst struggling with 6 per shift, we see it critical to try & maintain our fortnightly commitment.
- George Condell won the Melbourne Trifecta prize.
- Tree of Joy is confirmed for Dec 11th til 22nd. Location has changed to the Food Court.
- Board to finalise Mark's list of Charities to receive donations on our Giving Night.
A message from Foundation Director Bill.
Here is your opportunity to become Centurions during the of November. Which is
FOUNDATION MONTH.
Please remember Foundation need funds to give Grants that we seek from time to time for our projects.
PLEASE DONATE. Only $100. About one cup of coffee per day for three weeks.
It is loose change for most of us. A small amount from your normal overseas travel you have saved this year.
Reminders:
- Monday November 30th AGM
- Monday December 7th. Giving night/Xmas Party.
- Friday Dec 11th - 22nd. Tree of Joy - Chatswood chase. See Sue.
- Wednesday Feb 3rd. D-Cafe training.
- June 12 - 16 International Convention - Taipei - See Angelo if interested.
