The local NHS is urging men to wise-up about Type 2 diabetes and make sure they don’t miss any signs that they may be developing or even have the condition.
As part of the successful Bradford Beating Diabetes (BBD) campaign, a free men’s health awareness event is taking place on Tuesday 18 October, from 10.30am to 1.30pm, at Carlisle Business Centre, Bradford.
Type 2 diabetes is the biggest threat to health in the country and a major health issue in Bradford. And it’s well known that men often overlook symptoms of diabetes and put off going to the doctor until serious complications develop.
So BBD has teamed up with Manningham Healthy Living Initiative to offer a drop-in session specifically for men. Diabetes and blood pressure checks will be on offer, along with information stands, nutrition advice and simple lifestyle changes people can make to help prevent Type 2 diabetes.
Since the BBD campaign started, over 22,000 people at risk of Type 2 diabetes have been seen by a healthcare assistant at their local GP practice, and over 2,000 of those have been referred to a diabetes prevention programme.
Dr Sohail Abbas, clinical lead for diabetes at Bradford City CCG, said: “There are two popular myths about diabetes. One is that it is caused only by obesity and doesn't affect other people, and the other is that it's not serious because it can be managed with diet or injections. Neither is true: ignoring the symptoms of diabetes is very dangerous.”
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