Diabetic Class and organizing in Lemoa

This morning, we went to Lemoa to have the first diabetic class and continue to organize the clinic.  Last week, Kemmel and the guys went to Guatemala City and purchased things that had been stored in a warehouse.  He was able to get a lot of things that will be very helpful in the additional rooms of the clinic.

Kemmel helping Martina, Maria and Maury clean and organize.  This is the area that Sandra and Maria will be working in.

This is the area that Gaspar and Tomas will be doing dental cleanings in.  Before the addition, they either did the cleanings in the lab or outside on the porch.

Gaspar and I had nine students for the diabetic class.  In this class, we discuss what diabetes is, who can have it and how if affects your body.  I always like to emphasis that this is not an illness that will go away.  Taking one bag of medicine will not cure you.  There were a lot of questions and discussion.

One man shared the story that when he talked to Lisa about the medicine, he asked her how long he would have to take the medicine.  He told us that Lisa responded with, "You will need to take the medicine until Jesus returns for us."    Her response left quite an impression with him and he continues to come to clinic every month.  Thank you, Lisa!

There were also questions about the use of insulin.  This is exactly what this class is for.  When there are 30 patients waiting to be seen, it is difficult to give sufficient time to each patient.  This gives them an opportunity to have all of their questions answered and to clarify things that they hear about this illness.  The education is so important to these patients.

Tomorrow, Manuel, Gaspar and I will go to Chuchipaca for clinic.