October 2024

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As the 2024 holiday season approaches, we are reminded of the joy and warmth that come with this special time of year—gathering with loved ones, enjoying festive meals, and celebrating together. For many of us, these moments are filled with happiness. However, for some of our clients, this season may be less cheerful.  This year, you can help us bring a bit of holiday magic to those who need it most. Your support can make a significant difference in brightening their season and spreading joy.

At LifeCare Alliance, we provide essential services throughout the year, including home-delivered meals, mammograms, cancer screenings, arthritis support, diabetes education, and more. As we enter the holiday season, we would love to add an extra touch of cheer for our clients. Will you join us in making this possible?

Here are several ways you or your group can participate:

• Donate Gift Cards: Gift cards from Kroger, Walmart, Target, Meijer, and Speedway in $25 and $50 amounts are always appreciated.
• Choose from Our Amazon Wish List: See the link below to mail items directly to our office to include in holiday bags
• Sign Up to Deliver Gifts: Help bring joy directly to our clients’ homes. (This sign- up will be available early December)
• Sponsor a Family or Individual: Provide a personalized gift packages.
• Create Decorations or Handmade Items: Share your creative talents.
• Donate Craft Supplies: Help us gather materials for handmade gifts.

To get involved, please complete our sign-up form and someone from the Holiday Gift Program will reach out to you.

We look forward to working with you to make the 2024 holiday season a memorable one for those we serve. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact us at HolidayGiftProgram@lifecarealliance.org

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While many people have heard of diabetes, there may be much confusion around the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. To help you understand the main differences, here are a few of the most distinguishing aspects of each type.

Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong autoimmune disorder that is often diagnosed in young people but can develop at any age. Researchers aren’t sure how to prevent it or what triggers it, but type 1 diabetes requires the administration of insulin, typically through an injection or a wearable insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring system.

Additional Articles from the November 2024 Newsletter

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November is American Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness, educate, and advocate for those living with diabetes. According to the CDC, more than 38 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes. With that being nearly 12% of the U.S. population, the odds are high that you know someone who is living with this disease. November is a great opportunity to learn more and understand the condition.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when either the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or the body cannot use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that moves blood glucose (blood sugar) into cells so that it can be converted into energy. Without enough insulin, the blood glucose sits outside the cells, building up in the bloodstream. This causes high blood glucose, which, over time, if left untreated, can lead to life-threatening complications.

Diabetes is one of the leading diagnoses for LifeCare Alliance Meals-on-Wheels clients, so we have a vested interest in educating, counseling, and supporting those clients in managing their disease. In addition, we operate a summer camp program for youths living with diabetes. LifeCare Alliance has a long-standing dedication to helping people of all ages manage their diabetes so that they may live healthier lives.

This month we encourage you to learn all you can about diabetes and how you and your loved ones can live with independence and dignity while battling this disease.

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