Diabetes Week is Monday 9 June to Sunday 15 June. The week aims to raise awareness about diabetes and highlight what it’s like to live with this condition every day.
And this year, Diabetes UK want to talk about the health checks you need when you have diabetes, why they’re so important and some of the reasons people might not be getting them.
Life with diabetes can feel like number, check and test overload. You might feel fine, or feel like you don’t have the time. Or maybe you’re not sure what checks you should be getting. But diabetes can cause other health problems that can become serious if not picked up and monitored or treated in the early stages. So these regular diabetes health checks are vital to keep you healthy, so you can continue living life to the full.
Health checks are tests to check your average blood sugar levels and how well your heart and kidneys are working, as well as check-ups on your eyes and feet. They can help spot signs of any changes early on, so you can get all the help and support you need.
The number of people getting all their checks has increased in the last few years, but more than 1 in 3 people still aren’t getting all the checks they need (National Diabetes Audit data, 2023-24, England and Wales).
For further Information on Diabetes Week and your Annual Diabetes Check, see below: