Lagniappe: Spring is in the air! Be “fest ready”

With spring, comes lots of weekend and outdoor activities. Crawfish boils, baseball games, fairs and festivals.

When you are living with diabetes, being prepared for any event or outing is important. Here are a few tips to stay on top of your A-game.

• Pack your insulin & diabetes equipment. Include your insulin delivery device (pen, pump or syringe), blood glucose monitor, glucose tablets, snacks and extras of everything.
• Make sure those with you are aware of your condition, risks that may be involved, and who to contact if/when there is an emergency. A medical ID bracelet is suggested.

Tips for everyone during the hot summer months ahead:

• Freeze plastic water bottles ahead of time
• Cotton, loose-fitted clothing will help keep you cool
• Spray bottles to spritz yourself with water
• Bring sunscreen and wear a hat/visor to shield you from sun damage

Lagniappe: Calling all volunteers!

Volunteers are the lifeline of our organization. We need volunteers for our upcoming events! Are you interested in helping us with our upcoming events: Tour de Cure or Father of the Year? Contact Ali Coates at ACoates@diabetes.org if you are interested and she can give you all the details. Thank you!

Lagniappe: Take your chance at a Swiss Army Vehicle!

Interested in taking a chance at a Swiss Army All Terrain Vehicle that’s being raffled off to benefit us? Talos Energy hosts a golf tournament benefitting the American Diabetes Association and the American Cancer Society each spring. They donate to us the proceeds of registration fees, auctions and raffles. This year, they have outdone themselves and will be raffeling off a Swiss Army All Terrain Vehicle! Tickets are selling for $10 a piece, winner need not be present at golf tournament on May 1 to be picked. If interested in taking a chance, contact our office or reply to this email so we can get you a ticket!