Having a parent or sibling with diabetes. Being overweight or inactive Having delivered a baby more than 9 pounds at birth or having had diabetes while pregnant …
Do YOU Need to be screened for Diabetes?
Major risk factors for developing diabetes are:
V Being over age 45
V Having a parent or sibling with diabetes
V Being overweight or inactive
V High blood pressure or cholesterol
V Having delivered a baby more than 9 pounds at birth or having had
diabetes while pregnant
Some of the
main symptoms include:
V Frequent urination
V Sudden weight loss
V Wounds that wont heal
V Blurry vision
V Constant thirst
V Always hungry
V Excessive tiredness
If you are at risk to develop diabetes or would like more information,
please come to the Leydig Center in Dixon on Thursday, September 23rd from
9 to 11:30 am
The Lee County Health Department and Crusader Clinic are
offering a FREE blood sugar screening
Please try to come fasting - no food or drink other than water for 8 hours
For more information, contact Sara Stern-Nezer at the Lee County Health
Department,
815 284-3371, extension 128 No appointment is necessary
Source:continents.com
