A FREE type 2 diabetes screening event is coming to Whyalla! One in six adults are at risk of type 2 diabetes – Could it be you? Diabetes SA has partnered with Country SA PHN and Lions MD 201 C1, to present a series of 10 regional events for type 2 diabetes community awareness and screening. The next event will be at the Whyalla Oasis Function Centre on Thursday 27 May from 9.30am-4.00pm. Why are these events so important? The results from the first two country events have really demonstrated the need for people to review their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. 78% of people who took the test scored higher than 12, which is deemed high risk – and while some were aware of their risk, many were not. The Diabetes SA team are on hand to provide information and advice about “what to do next”. Facts about diabetes… • Diabetes is one of Australia’s and our state’s most serious and costly chronic health conditions • 1.4 million people in Australia are living with diabetes • It is estimated there are another 500,000 people who have undiagnosed diabetes • Diabetes is growing at a faster rate than some cancers and heart disease • South Australia has one of the highest rates of type 2 diabetes in the country The purpose of this event is to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms, and the risk factors, for type 2 diabetes. The events provide everyone with an opportunity to be screened free of charge and receive information and tips on how to lower their risk for type 2 diabetes. Please take the test online at facethefacts.org.au, make a booking if you score over 12, and come along on the day and speak to the Diabetes SA Health Professional team. Diabetes. It’s not worth the risk. https://www.facethefacts.org.au