Estcourt Lions Club hosts successful free diabetes tests
Testing your blood glucose is the only way to know if you have diabetes
With World Diabetes Week being celebrated recently, the Estcourt Lions Club held a free blood sugar testing morning at the Hillside Shopping Centre.
63 locals where tested with a quick prick on the finger.
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Sister Jenny Wreford diagnosed one new diabetic and saw several known diabetics who are not adhering to a diet and medication. She stressed that it is very important to stick to a ‘NO sugar’ diet. If you to struggle with this, see a dietician or clinic for advice on a diet and more.
On behalf of the Estcourt Lions Club, Patrizia Louw would like to thank Sister Jenny Wreford for always being available and helping out, Estcourt Pharmacy for allowing their premises to be used and the public for all the support.
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Testing your blood glucose is the only way to know if you have diabetes. A normal blood glucose level is between 4 – 6 L.
Because diabetes can affect your health and quality of life, it is important to find out if you do have it.
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