BLOOMS The Chemist is urging patients with diabetes or at risk of developing the condition to seek support to manage their health.
Ahead of National Diabetes Awareness Week (10 to 16 Jul), the group is offering free blood glucose screening services.
Blooms The Chemist pharmacist and diabetes care expert, Claire Ross, said regular health checks can help identify early warning signs, and prevent diabetes-related issues, such as kidney failure, blindness and limb amputations.
"With 1.4 million people in Australia living with diabetes, it's important for people at higher risk to monitor their blood glucose levels," she said.
"While this test will not confirm if you have diabetes, a high blood glucose reading may signal that there may be an issue."
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