An Appeal

This appeal is directed to all fellows humans who are not only conscientious about their well. Diabetes in our country, today is an emerging health problem. It is estimated that the prevalence of diabetes stands at around 5% of the adult population. In other words , an increased can definitely mean a better quality of life. Just in case you know any one who has one or more of these characteristics as described below, please suggest them to consult physician and test their blood sugar.

Characteristics

	One who complains of excessive thirst or excessive hunger or excessive urination.
	One whose blood relatives (father, mother, paternal grandparents, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters) are diabetic.
	One who is overweight or who has a pronounce paunch
	A mother who has delivered a large baby.

Your good act will help not only specific individuals but also the society at large.

DIABETES FRIENDS' CLUB

The Diabetes disease has taken an epidemic proportion & in the recent yeas large number of people are suffering with the disease, and it has shown an exponential growth. If not kept under strict control, diabetes can cause damage to Kidney, Eyes, Heart, Brain, Blood vessels, Nerves, Foot etc.

Diabetes Friends Club is formed with the intention of providing comprehensive information in controlling the Diabetes by constant monitoring of Glucose Levels, Consultation/advice by experts, Diet consulting, Diabetic education, Stress management & Yoga. The member of Diabetes club will be under close supervision of experts thus can avoid major diabetes complications

Who can become member of this Club?

Any one who is Diabetic or the relatives/friends of Diabetics of any age, or sex could be member of this club.

Aims & Objectives:

	To disseminate comprehensive information about the diabetes & create awareness about the disease.
	To organize diabetic education programs for the Club members.
	Experts will educate the club members, the complication of diabetes on Heart, Kidney, Neurological system, etc., through Audiovisual programmes.
	To carry out research in the field of Diabetes & to provide Diabetic booklets to the Club members.
	Frequent interaction with Experts in the field Diabetes.
	In order to create awareness about the disease, Club will organize Health walks, Health meals/camps and vocational training in diabetes.
	Club will take all necessary steps in keeping the club members in good positive health.

Membership.

Anyone interested in diabetes care could be the member of the club. The enrolment fee to become a Club member is Rs 50/- & annual subscription fee is Rs 600/- . Spouse membership, Relatives/friends those who are non diabetic could also be member of the club by paying annually Rs 250/-

Privileges :

Investigation requested from the Diabetes Centre are only entitled for concession.

Following privileges are extended to Club members & are restricted to OPD basis only.

	Six times free Fasting Blood Sugar Check-up (on an average once in tow months) in a year.
	Six times in a year free Post Prandial Blood Sugar Check-up (on an average once in tow months) in year.
	Funds examination of eyes once in six months (twice in a year)
	20 % discount on Laboratory examinations & on ECG.
	The services of Yoga & Stress management are offered at 50 % discount.
	Circulation of Diabetes booklets at free/concessional rate.