Free Diabetes Prevention Event 20th June
Did you know 1 in 10 people in Barnet are at risk of developing diabetes?
Every year, around 200,000 people in England are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a condition that can lead to serious health complications. Many people don't know they are at risk.
Do you know your risk?
This diabetes week (9th –15th June), we are encouraging Barnet residents to take simple steps to reduce their risk of diabetes by learning about the signs and symptoms and making small lifestyle changes to prevent it, such as eating well, moving more and managing your heart health.
Come along to our free Diabetes Prevention Event at the main atrium in Brent Cross Shopping Centre on Friday 20 June, 10am-6pm. Learn more about type 2 diabetes and how you can prevent it:
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Learn about the signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes.
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Get a FREE 'Know Your Risk' score to find out your level of risk.
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Get health and wellbeing advice from a range of professionals to help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, including tips and support to help you:
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Move more
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Eat healthily
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Keep a healthy heart
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Manage your blood pressure
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Stop smoking
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Drink less
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Look after your mental health
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Look out for a performance by the Saracens Foundation dancers and get creative with arts & crafts activities for the kids!
Visit yourhealthbarnet.org/diabetes-prevention to learn more about diabetes and find practical support.