AS any car enthusiast would know, to keep your vehicle in the best possible form takes effort. From regular monitoring of oils, frequent checks to screws and bolts, to repeated tests on the car and safety features, it takes dedication and care to keep a car roadworthy and running smoothly.
The same can be said for your health too. Whether it is regular visits to the dentist, routine appointment visits to the hospital, or frequent health check-ins with your GP, we all know that it is important to look after your health and to take care of ourselves.
But like any piece of sophisticated machinery, things can fall out of sync and problems can sometimes be ignored or unnoticed. It is why your Coop Pharmacy Locale are here for you, to provide help and advice to you keep on a good track – especially when it comes to diabetes.
It is estimated that around 4,500 islanders in Jersey have diabetes, that is around one person in every 25 of our population. Yet further to this, it is believed that there are still a significant number of islanders that may be living with undiagnosed diabetes.
It is always good to look out for symptoms common to diabetes.
You could be considered in the ‘high-risk’ category if you or a family member are diabetic or have a history of diabetes.
You could also be considered in the 'high-risk' category if:
- You are aged 45 years or older
- Are medically diagnosed as being overweight
However, not every single person who is diabetic necessarily falls into the above categories. Other potential signs of diabetes include:
- Feeling thirsty
- More frequent trips to the loo
- Feeling tired and lethargic
- Losing weight for no reason
