LIONS CLUB OF TANAH MERAH

LIONS INTERNATIONAL
DISTRICT 308 B1 MALAYSIA
www.lctanahmerah.org
UNITY FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY
ABOUT DIABETES
Diabetes is a global epidemic

An estimated 463 million adults across the world are living with diabetes, and its prevalence is increasing rapidly. By 2045, the number is expected to reach 700 million. Diabetes is a global epidemic that touches every corner of the globe.

Lions Clubs International and LCIF are dedicated to empowering Lions and Leos around the world to fight diabetes by serving their communities one by one.
463 M

Adults living
with diabetes
in 2019
1 in 2

Cases
undiagnosed
(232 million)
1 in 5

People above
65 years old
have diabetes
4.2 M

Deaths from
diabetes
in 2019

Sub-categories:


  • Diabetes Retreats, Camps & Symposiums.

 

  • Strides for Diadetres Awareness & Prevention.

  • Diabetes Support Group.

  • Healthy Living for Type 2 Diabetes.

  • Healthy Eating for Gastational Diabetes.

  • Recreational Facility Improvement Event.

  • Type 2 Diabetes Risk Awreness & Screening.

  • Diabetes Education & Advocacy.

  • Other Diabetes Service Activities.


PROGRAM
.
STRIDES FOR DIABETES
Strides events involve fun physical activity to help promote diabetes awareness and management.

TYPE 2 DIABETES SCREENING
Type 2 diabetes screening events are an important way to help your community understand their diabetes risk and take steps toward prevention.

DIABETES PEER SUPPORT GROUPS
Diabetes peer support groups encourage the exchange of support of all types among community members living with diabetes.

DIABETES CAMPS
Diabetes camps are designed to help enhance the quality of life for young people living with diabetes by providing diabetes management skills.

Recent diabetes grants
From July 2022 to January 2023, LCIF has awarded 17 diabetes-related grants totaling US$661,620. View the report.