Is your waist measurement greater than 100cm (for women) or 110cm (for men)?
Are you often making unhealthy food choices?
Are you exercising less often than 30 minutes five times a week?
Do you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels?
Are you regularly consuming alcohol?
Do you have a parent or sibling with diabetes?
If you answered YES to any of the above questions you may be at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes is a lifestyle disease and can usually be prevented. Living a healthy lifestyle - being active and eating healthy foods - reduces your risk of developing Type 2 Daibetes.
People with Type 2 Diabetes have high levels of sugar in their blood. This is because their body is not producing enough insulin or the insulin is not working effectively (known as Insulin Resistance).
People with Type 2 Diabetes have a higher risk of developing
*heart disease
*stroke
* nerve damage
* kidney disease
*blindness
*circulation problems which can result in lower limb amputations!!
Come into Cranes Pharmacy to find out YOUR RISK FACTORS and YOUR BLOOD GUCOSE LEVEL.
We offer a FREE, FAST & SIMPLE Blood Glucose Test using the new Freestyle Blood Glucose Monitor.
The FreeStyle Blood Glucose Monitors are small, discreet, and very easy to use! They allow you monitor your blood glucose levels at home or whilst out - discreetly and simply! Come in and ask us for a demonstration!
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