Lions diabetic group success for World Health Day

Recently, the La Cala Lions Diabetic Support Group achieved a mammoth success with their Diabetes Awareness Campaign. 

The stall at the Mijas Health Day event offered free glucose testing to the public and an impressive 101 people took advantage of the opportunity to get tested. Organised by the Department of Health, the Health Day event in the Torreón Square in La Cala de Mijas, was a huge success. 

In just three hours the Diabetic Support Group‘s two nurses Fay and Mercy, tested 101 members of the public for their glucose levels, aiming to raise awareness about diabetes, its symptoms and the importance of early detection.

There were many other interesting stalls including the Red Cross and Adimi as well as our own Lions Alzheimer Support Group. Sandie was busy showing everyone the Muff Fiddlers! These little knitted muffs come complete with bells, ring, zips, buttons, balls, corks etc. so that the sufferers from dementia can literally fiddle with these for calm and comfort. 

Well done to Mijas Town Hall for organising such an educational and happy day. The Lions are committed to making a positive impact in La Cala de Mijas and surrounding areas and supporting communities and meeting humanitarian needs. Tel 607 879 450 for more info on their work and how you can get involved.