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Cayman Islands Lions Club holds successful diabetes fair

_Lion Jasmine Minott taking blood sample for A1C testOn Saturday, August 29, the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens held its first Diabetes Health Fair at the Church of God of Prophecy, Eastern Avenue, George Town. The Fair was organized by the Diabetes Committee which is co-chaired by Lions Jasmine Minott and Kareefa Jalim. Persons with diabetes and a strong family history of Diabetes were invited to attend so that they could receive information on diabetes health and wellness and get free A1C testing.

Over 80 persons attended the fair and got an opportunity to meet with Dr. Rina Bernard (Chrissie Tomlinson Hospital) for free consultation. Simone Davis, a certified Diabetes Educator and Pharmacist from Professional Pharmacy and Kristen Lomas, a Certified Dietitian at Cayman Medical Clinic and a volunteer for the Cayman Diabetes Association were also in attendance and provided educational sessions on diabetes health and wellness. These speakers told the audience that they should strive towards a healthy lifestyle. This included eating healthy and workout and exercises.

Over 50 attendees received free A1C Testing which was sponsored by the Cayman Islands Diabetes Association (CIDA). Twenty of those tested received free glucose machines with five months’ supply of strips. These machines and strips were sponsored by Mr. Donald McLean of Cayman Medical Supplies.

According to the Committee Chair, Lion Jasmine Minott, “the Diabetes fair was a successful one, we were able to test a large number of people and in doing so were able to identify some new cases and refer them to the hospital”. She further noted that some persons were found to be pre-diabetic and were able to receive advice on how to deal with these results.

She also thanked the sponsors who supported event, Cayman Medical Supplies, CIDA, Nationwide Air Conditioning, Cayman Reporter and Cost U Less for providing the refreshment. She noted that the Fair was just another way of carrying out the President’s theme “With Passion and Willingness, We Serve for a Brighter Tomorrow”.

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