Free blood sugar tests for World Diabetes Day

MEDIRITE pharmacies in Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets across South Africa will offer free blood sugar tests from 9 to 14 November in support of World Diabetes Day, which is celebrated on Monday 14 November.

Customers are urged to make an appointment at their local MediRite, where qualified pharmacists will administer blood sugar tests for free.
Razana Allie, a diabetes nurse specialist with the Diabetes Education Society of South Africa advises that healthy eating habits and regular exercise can assist with managing and even preventing diabetes.

Checkers is committed to the wellbeing of the communities in which it operates and has developed a new pamphlet which will be available in stores from November, specifically to inform customers about the health risks associated with diabetes. The pamphlet also includes a list of over 100 products to guide those customers wishing to make diabetes-friendly purchases.