A screening test can detect diabetes. Lions clubs often arrange for free diabetes screenings to be performed in their communities.

Lions can organize free diabetes screenings for the public.

• Select a date for the screening. This date should not conflict with other community events.
• Secure a location for the screening. Schools, libraries, houses of worship, community centers or homes for the elderly are among the possible locations. Obtain legal clearance/permits from local authorities.
• Arrange for medical equipment and medical personnel. Government health departments, universities, hospitals, or private physicians often agree to perform free public screenings.

Provide advance publicity to local news outlets. Post flyers throughout the community informing the public about the date and location of the screening.

On the day of the screening, Lions can:

• Organize the screening room.
• Provide free transportation for persons who lack access.
• Assist with record-keeping functions.

After the screening, Lions can:

• Send letters of appreciation to persons involved in the screening. This includes healthcare professionals who donated time, community centers that provided a venue, and medical companies that donated equipment or supplies.
• Send a press release to local media. Include details such as the number of persons who benefited from the free public screening.
• Contact persons in the community who discovered that they have diabetes. Provide them with information about local treatment facilities.

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