Diabetes is increasing in Scotland
by Matthew Taylor
The number of people with diabetes in Scotland has increased by 10,000. The highest percentage in the country is Dumfries and Galloway.
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The number of people with diabetes in Scotland has increased by 10,000. The highest percentage in the country is Dumfries and Galloway.
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Diabetes UK will be in Carlisle giving advice on diabetes. They'll be carrying out risk assessment tests to find out how likely people are of developing the disease.
They'll be promoting their campaign 'Walking away from diabetes' which is the first of its kind in the north of England. It aims to stop people at risk of diabetes developing the condition.
The lead GP for Cumbria will be on hand to answer questions.
Cumbria Diabetes are working with Diabetes UK to raise awareness of diabetes for national Diabetes Week (10th – 16th June).
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