A leading charity partnership is urging people in Bucks to check their risk of type 2 diabetes through a free online tool as shocking new figures reveal an alarming acceleration of diagnoses in younger age groups.
Diabetes UK’s free online Know Your Risk tool, or by visiting their local Tesco pharmacy. Anyone who completes an assessment using the tool will be directed to free advice and information on the help and support available to manage their risk.
The campaign comes ahead of World Diabetes Day on 14 November.
Jill Steaton, Head of South West and South Central, Diabetes UK, said: “This trend of rapidly increasing early-onset type 2 diabetes is incredibly troubling. It marks a shift from what we’ve seen historically and should be taken as a serious warning to policymakers and our NHS.
“If you’re under 40, you’re not immune to type 2 diabetes. It is vital that you check your risk now and that individuals, no matter what their age or background, are given the opportunity to access support to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes.
“We’re immensely grateful to Tesco for their support with this important campaign and hope it leads to huge numbers of under-40s in the South East making that essential first step and checking their risk of type 2 diabetes.”
Most people over 18 are eligible to use the free Know Your Risk tool (See notes to editors for exceptions). The tool can be found at: https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/c/tesco
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