Diabetes
Could you have diabetes and not even know it?

What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a condition in which the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high because the body is unable to use it properly.
Glucose provides the body with energy and is mainly obtained from the digestion of starchy foods such as bread, rice, potatoes and from sugar and other sweet foods.

Recognise the risks
Over 1.8 million people in the UK are diagnosed as having diabetes.
However it is suspected that there are at least another one million people who have it but are unaware of it. Some people are at a higher risk than others. Being overweight or not doing much exercise are just two of the risks that could lead to diabetes.

Search for the signs
There are many signs to look out for, including always feeling thirsty, passing water excessively and frequently feeling tired.

John Bell & Croyden can help.
If you are worried you may have diabetes then please contact us and speak to our pharmacist who will make an appointment for a free diabetes test at our London store.

The John Bell & Croyden diabetes testing service is not available to:
* Under 16s
* Pregnant women