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Diabetes help offered
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More than 10,000 Walsall people who suffer from a condition can find out more about life with it.
Walsall Centre for Independent Living in Bridge Street, Walsall is set to hold a diabetes awareness day on Friday June 18 from 10am to 1pm.
The common life-long condition is where the amount of glucose in the blood is too high as the body cannot use it properly.
Roy Cadman, manager of the Walsall Council-supported Walsall Centre for Independent Living, said: “Over 13,000 people in Walsall have diabetes. That’s a large number of people and an even larger number of friends and relatives who live with those sufferers.
“There are things that people can do and advice that can be sought. We hope this day will be a way that people can find out more but also to make a connection that could stand them in good stead in the future.”
The event will include information stands where people with diabetes as well as friends and carers will be able to receive advice about the illness, healthy eating, eye specialists and welfare benefits and other services.
Lloyds Chemists will also be there offering diabetes tests and information on support available from chemists.
Tea, coffee, reduced sugar biscuits and cakes will be available along with a prize draw for a Pamper Hamper to raise funds for Diabetes UK.
If you require any more information on the event please phone Roy, Cathy or Georgie on 01922 650790
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