January 10, 2008 - Ms. Lynette Rogers of the Diabetes Association addresses the Rotary Club of Anguilla

Ms. Lynette Rogers from the Anguilla Diabetes Association addressed the Rotary Club of Anguilla at its recent meeting on Thursday, January 10. She presented some very interesting facts about Diabetes on the island of Anguilla. Diabetes is a cause for concern on this little island. However, with education and with early detection, no one need fear the disease. I

Ms. Roger’s important message was, first and foremost, early detection. Get yourself tested! Early detection allows diabetes to be a very manageable disease. Also, keep yourself educated about what exactly diabetes is and what it means to be diabetic.

Diabetes is a disease related to genetics; however, other contributing factors include changes in our lifestyles. We are more sedentary than we were a few years ago. We are also eating more fatty and less healthy foods and snacks. We are too busy to take good care of ourselves, and it shows. People who are overweight and inactive are prime candidates for diabetes.

Currently, statistics show that 18 per cent of all Anguillians either have diabetes or are affected by diabetes. The Anguilla Diabetes Association hopes to work towards the most timely and effective management of diabetes care for persons with diabetes and those affected by diabetes. The Rotary Club of Anguilla has promised to assist the Anguilla Diabetes Association in its goals.

The Rotary Club of Anguilla is seeking to increase its membership in order to fulfil its goal of doing good works on the island. For more information about how you can become a member of the Rotary Club of Anguilla, please contact any Rotarian. The club meets every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. upstairs at the English Rose.




Shown in the photos are Ms. Lynette Rogers of the Anguilla Diabetes Association and Rotary President, Seymour Hodge.