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A RANGE of support available to people in the district with diabetes is being spotlighted as part of a week-long campaign.
And West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership is stepping-up efforts to boost prevention of the condition, as concerns rise over an “alarming” increase in cases.
“Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest-growing conditions – figures are showing an alarming upwards trend,” said Dr Waqas Tahir, diabetes lead for the partnership and Bradford District and Craven.
“Through people making a positive choice to prevent diabetes and us ensuring they get the support and advice they need, we can help change that.”
Nearly 347,000 people in the West Yorkshire and Harrogate region are living with the condition.
www.ilkleygazette.co.uk
And West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership is stepping-up efforts to boost prevention of the condition, as concerns rise over an “alarming” increase in cases.
“Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest-growing conditions – figures are showing an alarming upwards trend,” said Dr Waqas Tahir, diabetes lead for the partnership and Bradford District and Craven.
“Through people making a positive choice to prevent diabetes and us ensuring they get the support and advice they need, we can help change that.”
Nearly 347,000 people in the West Yorkshire and Harrogate region are living with the condition.
NHS steps up efforts to stem 'alarming' rise in diabetes
A RANGE of support available to people in the district with diabetes is being spotlighted as part of a week-long campaign.
www.ilkleygazette.co.uk
