Sherwood MP Mark Spencer raises awareness about diabetes
This means that around 1 in 16 people in the UK are living with the disease – or approximately 6,230 people in the average constituency.
If diagnosed early, diabetes can be actively managed to help mitigate the serious consequences of the disease.
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Hide AdMark Spencer MP said: “With diabetes rates increasing across the country and around the world, I am pleased to support the International Diabetes Federation in raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of diabetes and complications such as cardiovascular disease, blindness, amputation and hypoglycaemia. Getting tested takes only a few minutes and could save you years of illness.
“If you are concerned about diabetes, talk to your GP or pharmacist about having a blood glucose test, as I did yesterday.”