The Sanford Lions Club held its first weekly meeting Jan. 8 since the holiday season with a large group in attendance. President John Walden, Jr. presided and Avron Upchurch delivered the invocation prior to a delicious meal served by the club’s food committee led by Andy Childress. Bill Whiteman led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Several Lions or their family members who are sick were remembered and thoughts and prayers were extended to Darlene Turner who underwent surgery this week at Central Carolina Hospital. The club extended a warm welcome back to Don Dollar who has been out recovering from illness. Guest John Poindexter, who is associated with Habitat for Humanity, was recognized.
It was announced that the Lions will hold a fundraiser Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 7 to 9 a.m. It will be held at Andy’s Restaurant in the Wal-Mart Shopping Center on South Horner Blvd. Advance tickets are $5 and $6 at the door. All proceeds will go toward the charitable works supported by Lions and the public is asked to support this cause, according to Theresa Dew, one of the organizers.
The night’s guest speaker was presented by Lion Dave Godwin. Dr. Bill Hall presented a very informative program on diabetes from both the viewpoints of a physician and as a 44-year survivor of this serious medical condition. The rapid rise in diabetes in America is alarming and also disturbing is the fact that many people have grown accustomed to the side-effects of mid-level blood sugar increases, thus diminishing their fear and concern of a potentially worsening condition.
He urges that people strive to meet the nationally recognized level of between 90-120 blood sugar before meals. Those with verified higher levels should seek medical assistance and follow a plan of diet control and medication if needed. Dr. Hall traced the history of medical advances in treating diabetes from the discovery of insulin and what it does in the body to development of shorter acting insulin and diet controls.
He said much research continues in an attempt to discover more convenient means of introducing insulin into the body. He pointed to the new glucose monitoring
devices and insulin pump implants that continually control glucose levels. Dr. Hall introduced Anah Kim, a Duke University physician’s assistant student, serving temporarily in his local medical office.
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