Lions Zone Serbia A Common Service Project for Lions DIABETES SCREENING

Diabetic Screening – Why? Type 2 Diabetes is a major issue for Serbia: 710,000 known sufferers. Educate and Inform the population Belgrade – capital city and major population centre Accessible to all Clubs.

Tasmajdan Park, Belgrade All Serbian Lion and Leo Clubs participated. Leos from Croatia participated Lions from Croatia, Hungary, Montenegro, United Kingdom attended. Plenary session – trainer takes notes on a flipchart

Procedure Leos engaged with members of the public, inviting them to participate. Height and weight were checked. Personal Details were taken. Plenary session – trainer takes notes on a flipchart

Procedure Waistline was measured. Body Mass Index was calculated. ‘Finger prick’ test to measure blood sugar level. Blood pressure and heart rate measured Plenary session – trainer takes notes on a flipchart

Outcome Medical professionals were involved, including a Doctor who is a member of LC Petrovgrad Zrenjanin. LC Petrovgrad Zrenjanin invited the Zrenjanin Diabetes Association to be involved, enhancing public confidence. 200 people served in 2 hours. Advice given on BMI, blood suger, heart rate and referrals for further tests. Plenary session – trainer takes notes on a flipchart

Outcome 27 people identified as ‘high risk’ Type 2. 6 people identified as ‘being’ Type 2 Diabetic. Increase in the profile of Serbian Lions. Publicity: articles in the press. Publicity: interviews on local radio. Plenary session – trainer takes notes on a flipchart

Benefits to Lions INSPIRATION Created a vision: a common service project Lions with the right skills led by example Demonstrated the knowledge that exists Show enthusiasm Create a vision: dependent on your role (club-president, zone chairperson, governor, international director, etc.) Lead by example: if you don’t do it, why should others? Give inspiring presentations (a skill you can learn) Demonstrate knowledge (this is hard work – read, share, discuss) Enthusiasm: people are likely inspired by enthusiasm rather than worries

MOTIVATION Helping others: ‘We Serve’. Created a team spirit Encouraged open and effective communication Value the contribution of others Helping others: try to help your team members to achieve their goals Create a team spirit: together we achieve more – resolve conflicts Encourage an environment of open and effective communication: always be transparent with information (don’t hide) Value the contribution of others: compliment the other for their contribution, it’s not you! Empathy: try to put yourselves in the shoes of others – why do they react as they do

SUMMARY LC Petrovgrad Zrenjanin, working in a common service project with LC Beograd, together with many other Lions and Leos provided people, equipment and knowledge to inform and educate the people of Belgrade, on the dangers of diabetes and how to reduce the risk. It was so good to see the way everyone cooperated and worked well together, it was the best Diabetic Screening we have ever seen and the results showed the benefit of working together. PID Phil Nathan PCC Philip Goodier Country Advisors, Serbia

HVALA! Thank You!