Dr. Rebecca Moore to speak at Lions Club diabetes program Nov. 8

    Diabetes is a growing concern, especially among young people, and that’s why Lions Club International has stepped up to do something about it and make a change.
    Lions Clubs around the globe are preparing awareness events for World Diabetes Day Wednesday, Nov. 14.
    Holyoke’s local Lions Club has organized a one-night diabetes prevention and treatment event Thursday, Nov. 8, with guest speaker Dr. Rebecca Moore. The program and question/answer session starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Lions Den, 125 N. Campbell Ave., Holyoke.  
    Moore joined the Melissa Memorial Hospital medical staff in March. Her specialty is internal medicine.
    The World Health Organization estimates that over 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, a growing world epidemic that is expected to affect over 642 million people by 2040.
    People with diabetes are at risk of losing sight due to diabetes eye disease. It is the leading cause of new-onset blindness in many countries. All people with diabetes — both Type 1 and Type 2 — are at risk.

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