Healthy Wednesday advice from the Hywel Dda Health Board
Healthy Wednesday advice from the Hywel Dda Health Board -
Be aware of diabetes this Healthy Wednesday
Did you know there are currently 3.8million people in the UK with diabetes, including an estimated 850,000 people who have Type 2 diabetes but do not know it?
This Healthy Wednesday we are promoting awareness of diabetes which is a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high.
There are two main types of diabetes – type 1 and type 2.
The main symptoms of diabetes are:
Many people have type 2 diabetes for years without realising because early symptoms tend to be general.
Dr Paul Underwood said: “Many people are not aware that there are steps they can take to prevent or delay themselves getting type 2 diabetes.
“These include maintaining a healthy weight, improving dietary intake, being physically active, not smoking and drinking alcohol within the recommended units.”
For more information on diabetes go to www.diabetes.org.uk for more information on simple steps to a healthy lifestyle go to www.hywelddahb.wales.nhs.uk/healthy-wednesday
Be aware of diabetes this Healthy Wednesday
Did you know there are currently 3.8million people in the UK with diabetes, including an estimated 850,000 people who have Type 2 diabetes but do not know it?
This Healthy Wednesday we are promoting awareness of diabetes which is a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high.
There are two main types of diabetes – type 1 and type 2.
The main symptoms of diabetes are:
- feeling very thirsty
- urinating frequently, particularly at night
- feeling very tired
- weight loss and loss of muscle bulk
Many people have type 2 diabetes for years without realising because early symptoms tend to be general.
Dr Paul Underwood said: “Many people are not aware that there are steps they can take to prevent or delay themselves getting type 2 diabetes.
“These include maintaining a healthy weight, improving dietary intake, being physically active, not smoking and drinking alcohol within the recommended units.”
For more information on diabetes go to www.diabetes.org.uk for more information on simple steps to a healthy lifestyle go to www.hywelddahb.wales.nhs.uk/healthy-wednesday
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