Rotarian John Mayeux spoke on the subject of diabetes today (Tuesday) during the weekly Ville Platte Rotary Club meeting.

       Mayeaux announced he has been living with diabetes for 35 years. He explained the difference between Type One and Type Two diabetes. A Type One diabetic like Mayeux depends upon insulin injections to live a normal life. Type Two diabetics can usually control their diabetes through diet and oral medication. Type Two diabetes can be reversible.

    Diabetes is caused by a pancreas that is not working properly. Mayeux  first realized something was wrong when he felt weak after work after drinking nearly an entire portable water cooler for his work crew while on a job.

   Mayeux reported that he is now on an insulin pump that is making life a lot easier for diabetics.

    In other rotary news, Club President Mitch Fontenot reported that the installation banquet to install the new club officers will be held Tuesday June 21 at Main Street Pizza and Pub. There will no noon meeting.

   Mayor Jennifer Vidrine announced that the new Ville Platte Boys and Girls Club begins Wednesday at its location on west main, at the old City hall location.