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Fri 27th January
Around 2.9 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes in the UK, but it is estimated that a further 850,000 people may be living with the condition without realising it. This means that around 1 in 16 people are living with the disease – or approximately 5,770 people in the average constituency. If diagnosed early, diabetes can be actively managed to help mitigate the serious consequences of the disease.
Mr Durkan had a diabetes test at the special parliamentary event supported by healthcare companies Bayer and Novo Nordisk. He said:
“I’m delighted to be supporting the work of the International Diabetes Federation in raising awareness of diabetes.
“Diabetes is a growing health problem here in the North and around the world, but if it is detected early then it can be actively managed.
“I would encourage anyone who is concerned about diabetes to speak to their GP about having a blood glucose test, as I did this week.
“It only takes a few minutes, but could save years of illness.”
Sir Michael Hirst, President-Elect of the IDF, said:
“We welcome the support of Mark Durkan in raising awareness of diabetes through our parliamentary event. Last November millions of people around the globe came together to mark World Diabetes Day. We hope that this event helps create further awareness in the UK of the condition and its consequences.”
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