Our free Diabetes Risk Poster highlights some key stats and directs your staff to use the Diabetes UK Risk Calculator, perfect for Diabetes Week 2024
Diabetes is one of the biggest health problems facing the world today. Type-2 diabetes in particular is problematic, as it usually develops as a result of poor lifestyle and diet, along with a lack of exercise. In other words, many cases can be prevented.
Our free Diabetes Risk Poster is a fantastic signposting tool for any workplace. It gives staff a few key facts about diabetes, and features a QR code that directs people to the Diabetes UK website. Here, your staff can take a few minutes to fill out the Diabetes Risk Calculator, which will give them a risk score for developing diabetes.
It’s also a great opportunity to tie in with awareness around Diabetes Week, which is taking place from the 10th – 16th June in 2024.
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Type-2 diabetes is becoming a more common disease in the UK. It’s still an incredibly serious condition, though.
According to the NHS, unmanaged diabetes can lead to problems such as:
It’s important to keep an eye out for symptoms, and to speak to your doctor about any concerns.
The NHS spends around 10% of its annual budget on diabetes alone
Type-2 diabetes is on the rise amongst UK adults under the age of 40
Around 13.6 million people in the UK are at risk of developing type-2 diabetes
Many people wit type-2 diabetes don’t realise they have it, because symptoms aren’t always obvious. Diabetes UK estimates that this number currently sits at around 850,000 people in the UK.
Symptoms to look out for include:
Additionally, you’re more at risk if you:
Type-2 diabetes is one of the biggest health problems facing UK adults currently, with cases on the rise.
Given the detrimental impact it can have on an individual’s life, making sure everyone is aware of the symptoms of diabetes is crucial. Additionally, offering workplace testing is a great way to catch individuals who may not realise they have symptoms, or don’t have time to go to their GP.
Click below to learn about the benefits of Workplace Diabetes Testing.