Diabetes Week
The aim of diabetes week 2024 is to talk about the health checks you need when you have diabetes.
We know life with diabetes can feel like number, check, and test overload. You might feel fine or feel like you don’t have the time. Or maybe you’re not sure what checks you should be getting. But these regular diabetes health checks are vital to keep you healthy, so you can continue living life to the full.
Diabetes Week
One of our medical directors, Dr Alex Kent, speaks about the importance of having your diabetes health checks.
It's important to attend your appointment to help detect any complications of diabetes at an early stage when they're preventable.
'Living with diabetes' blog
Thomas Mulgrew, 28, of Newcastle, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when he was just 2 years old.
"Health checks are important, whether this is for your glucose levels, kidney function, eye screenings or gum health. A medical professional may be able to stop a problem way before symptoms start, so if you are offered an appointment make sure you attend it."
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For further support around diabetes please visit the below sites for more information.