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LAST MEETING: Heather Verry - Diabetes New Zealand
 
Diabetes is known to affect 250,000 New Zealanders, and it is estimated there are another 100,000 affected but undiagnosed. This is an issue that affects us all, either directly or indirectly.
 
Heather Verry, CEO of Diabetes New Zealand, gave us a clear exposition of the situation. A Rotarian for 20 years before joining Diabetes NZ in 2017 Heather held leadership positions in the Police Association, the Mansfield Trust and Victim Support.
 
The aims of Diabetes NZ are to increase awareness of the condition and advocate for its sufferers. It is a combination of all the provincial diabetes associations except, at this stage, Wellington and Canterbury. Its ambition is for a "Life free of Diabetes and all its consequences and burdens".
 
There are two principal l types of diabetes:
Type 1, affecting 10% of sufferers, is an auto-immune condition which can be contracted at any age from 6 months on. Sufferers of this type must have insulin, sometimes up to 15 times a day. There is no "cure".
Type 2, 900%, is a metabolic condition, often marked by a gradual onset as the pancreas loses its function resulting in an excess of sugar content in the blood. Often a change of diet and a healthy lifestyle can control it. The condition is more prevalent among Maori and Polynesian: one in three Maori over 45 suffer from it.
 
Untreated or uncontrolled diabetes can lead to complications such as strokes, kidney failure and amputation of a limb. The financial cost to the country, quite apart from the human cost in suffering, is estimated at $2.1 billion p.a. Type 2 is becoming more common, especially among Polynesian, Asian and Maori and numbers are projected to rise 90% in the next 20 years. There are already 400 amputations a year.
 
Diabetes New Zealand
  • advocates with Pharmac for more medication
  • helps to diagnose pre-condition and encourage early treatment
  • advocates foot-screening as a means of early diagnosis
  • advocates the need for more nutritionists and dieticians
  • tries to work with primary schools, health coaches and personal trainers to increase awareness. 
An effective programme for these activities costs $3.5million, but the government contributes only $250,000 p.a.!
 
Answers to questions included the following information:
  • Most commercial orange juice contains as much sugar as coke
  • KFC type meals should not be consumed more than once a week
  • A balanced diet is critical
  • There is no evidence the keto diet is especially beneficial
  • There is a link between excessive weight, bad cholesterol and diabetes 
  • Plenty of healthy exercise is vital, but most people, especially the young, are not as active as in the past.
If you would like to view Heather's presentation, click HERE:
 
Hint from our noble sheriff:
To avoid spectacles steaming when a mask is worn, wet a finger, soap it, wipe it over the lenses (both sides) then gently clean off. DO NOT USE KITCHEN PAPER TO CLEAN.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
Youth Committee Dinner
Aedzuki Bean
Sep 24, 2021
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
 
Committees' Meet
Avalon Pavilion
Oct 04, 2021
 
Monthly Brunch Meeting
Norma Blue Cafe
Oct 07, 2021
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
 
Board Meeting
Avalon Pavilion
Oct 11, 2021
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
 
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7 Reasons Young (and Young-ish) People Should Join Rotary
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General Notices:

 

 

 

 

 

* Sergeant's Session  - $103.50

    
* Youth Committee Dinner - Friday 24 September from 5:30pm for 6:00pm start at "Adzuki Bean", 164 Jackson St. Petone
                                    
* RYLA Applicants Sought - We are seeking suitable candidates aged 18 to 24 for the 2022 RYLA course, to be held at Silverstream from 26 - 30 January 2022

 

Parting Thought:
                                     

The Power of Positivity

 
 
 
10 Ways Diabetes Causes Stress and the Best Antidote – Diabetes Daily

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Please study and plan ahead, especially if you are on duty to write a Bulletin Contribution.  A reminder that it's also your responsibility to find a replacement if you are unable to fulfill your duty.
 
 
 
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